Sarasota County Emergency Services has advised residents to lock their phone screens before returning them to their pockets. The agency noted that doing so may reduce the risk of accidentally dialing 911, which could delay assistance for individuals who are in genuine emergencies. The advisory emphasizes that a simple step such as locking the phone screen can help ensure that emergency services remain available for those who truly need them.

Source: Sarasota County Emergency Services

Source Type: EMS

Source Location:

North Port, FL

6050 Porter Way, Sarasota, FL 34232

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