KARACHI:
During an emergency, every minute matters. Yet people may lose valuable time searching for the correct emergency contact number or trying to reach services that do not respond promptly.
Whether someone needs an ambulance, fire assistance or police support, emergency services must be easy to contact and properly coordinated. Confusing information and a lack of public awareness can make an already difficult situation worse.
Authorities should establish clear public information about verified emergency numbers and ensure that these contacts remain updated. Emergency operators should receive proper training, while hospitals and rescue services should coordinate their responses. Schools and community organisations can also teach people how to seek help responsibly.
Emergency assistance should never depend on knowing the right person or searching through unreliable information. Every community deserves a dependable system that responds when people need help most.
Sazain Younus
Turbat
