National EMS Week was established to heighten public awareness of emergency medical services and teach early activation of EMS through the proper use of the 9-1-1 emergency system. EMS agencies urge every citizen to:
- Learn Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
- Practice a comprehensive plan of home and highway safety.
- Instruct all family members in the proper and appropriate use of 9-1-1 in an emergency. The sooner 9-1-1 is called, the sooner advanced life support arrives.
These important techniques are the key to saving the life of a family member or a fellow citizen.
For more information on emergency preparedness, visit the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management at www.phila.gov/ready.
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