I called 911 again today, this time for a mother on the shoulder with her baby.

[Devil_Fish]

I do not call 911 for every car on the side of the road. I realize that the CHP are buissy.

About two weeks ago, it was raining, and about 5 cars had pulled over on the center divide which was a narrow shoulder no larger then one lane. people were out of their cars, I can only guess to exchange insurance companies. It occured to me like a dangerous situation because the traffic before the accident was moving at 65 to 70mph, and only slowed to 50 right next to the accident. Did I mention it was raining? That might not seem like a big deal to some of you, but in California, People forget how to drive when it rains. After I safely passed I pulled over and called. the 911 operator was courtious as I relayed the situation and that it seemed like no one was hurt, but it also seemed like a dangerous situation. She thanked me and said they would send some one.

Today I called again. This time it was not raining. a single gray Pris on the right shoulder well out of traffic. A mother with a baby on her shoulder was standing on the other side of the gaurd rail rocking the baby. l don't know if there were any other kids in the car as I went by too fast, but this glimps caused me to think: "What if that were my wife? What if that were my child? What if her cell phone was dead?" Again I pulled over and called 911. I relayed the situation and location. Again the operator was courtious and said they would send some one to check on her.

After I continued on my way, I saw 3 more cars that seemed to be broken down on the shoulder. one of them had a male driver, the other two were empty. I didn't call. None of thouse seemed like dangerous situations.

I'm not sure why I'm telling you this except to say that I wish that people cared more about each other. Especially children who are killed in auto accidents more then any other cause of death. I love my family, and I love yours too even though I don't know you.

Blessed be,

D_F

[steve2470]

1. you called the evil socialistic communist government for that mother and baby ????

How dare you !!!

[KT2000]

2. more people should be so

caring as you. Good going!

[steve2470]

4. yes agreed !! nt

[The Doctor.]

3. Yes, you are a devil fish.

Think how much $$$ you cost a handful of billionaires in your state by activating EMS.

You should really reflect on that.

[Devil_Fish]

7. Do they really send an ambulance for that just because I called 911????

If so, then there should be some universal non-emergency number I could call...
And what about the signs that say "Report Drunk Drivers, Call 911" ?
Lastly, I don't give a shit about billionaires loosing money as long as their kids are safe.

Hard to belive isn't it??
Billionaires are people too.

D_F

[boppers]

8. Depends on your location

For example:
http://www.co.fresno.ca.us/departmentpage.aspx?id=10932

[Devil_Fish]

9. way too meny numbers to remember.

If I can call 911 for a drunk driver, I can call for a stranded mother with a baby. if they don't like it, they can transfer me to the non-emergency number, or just send the message on.

[Booster]

5. I can only hope if I'm stuck on the side of the rode that you happen to drive by. You're right; we

need a lot more people on the roads just like you.

[Turbineguy]

6. I think it's wise

to get out of the car and on the other side of the guard rail. It's what I've always told my Wife and kids to do.

And yes, it was nice of you to call.

[Honeycombe8]

10. You are a good person. When I pass by, I try to see if the person is on a phone...

already. They always are, or I can't quite tell.

I wouldn't think to call 911 unless it's a dangerous situation, since that's for the cops, and I wouldn't think they'd respond to a car broken down. But it's occurred to me to call someone for them, tow truck or family. But usually the traffic is too bad or I've passed too far ahead by then.

I'll have to try harder, I think.

[Devil_Fish]

11. Around here, every one does 80mph on the free way which is 3-5 lanes

being out of the car on the free way is always a dangerous situation. Some more then others, especially with kids involved.