Bill aims to crack down on non-emergency 911 medical calls
January 29th, 2010
Margaret Staggers, a delegate from Fayette, West Virginia is on the verge of passing a bill that will ultimately stop people from using 911 for non-emergency calls. When these non-emergency calls are made in regions with limited resources, real emergency calls can be delayed when time is so precious. The average emergency care company charges $600 to send out an ambulance on a call. Staggers is petitioning to charge an individual a $50 fine after their third non-emergency call. Her bill will only be in regards to emergency medical calls.
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