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4. 112 reroutes the call to 911, so calling 911 directly is faster.

Sat Jul 15, 2017, 12:18 AM

Jul 2017

You can try 112 as a backup in case you can't get through to 911, but generally 911 is faster and more reliable.

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Important info/warning [View all] elleng Jul 2017 OP

here is the Snopes entry on this - it is mixed NRaleighLiberal Jul 2017 #1

I don't know what to think of it? kentuck Jul 2017 #3

Nothing is wrong with 9-1-1 . 9-1-1 is better. pnwmom Jul 2017 #7

Here's some alternate (not fake) radical noodle Jul 2017 #2

112 reroutes the call to 911, so calling 911 directly is faster. unblock Jul 2017 #4

Waste of precious time.... Historic NY Jul 2017 #8

What odd advice. 911 is a sure thing. cwydro Jul 2017 #9