Author Topic: The Mountaineering Council of Scotland and the 999 Emergency Text Service  (Read 820 times)

TheGUYuk

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The Mountaineering Council of Scotland is urging everyone who walks, climbs and skis in the Scottish mountains to register with the 999 emergency text service. This service has been set up to allow people to text 999 when mobile phone reception is intermittent.

You will only be able to use this service if you have registered with emergency SMS first. The MCofS is suggesting that we register now rather than wait for an emergency. To register, text 'Register' to 999. You will get a reply and will then need to follow the instructions you are sent.

The text system is meant to be used only when voice calls cannot be made and the system does not guarantee that texts will be delivered, so users should wait until they receive a reply from the emergency services before assuming help has been summoned. Further details, including guidelines on how to register, can be found at www.emergencysms.org.uk
http://www.glenrotheshillwalkers.co.uk/other_news.html


 

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