Abbreviations can change the fact that operators of the national police number 10 111 and other emergency services call centers often get the address wrong.
According to resident Louis Grobler of Security in Practise learning to spell one’s street name and address phonetically and using other useful abbreviations can be a saving grace in an emergency situation.
“The community should also ensure that their homes are clearly marked with house numbers,” Grobler in a press release said.
Use the following phonetic alphabet to spell out your name or address:
Alpha
Bravo
Charlie
Delta
Echo
Foxtrot
Golf
Hotel
India
Juliet
Kilo
Lima
Mike
November
Oscar
Pappa
Quebec
Romeo
Sierra
Tango
Uniform
Victor
Whiskey
Xray
Yankee
Zulu
Abbreviations might aid operators to understand your emergency situation:
BOLO: Be on the look out
MVA: Motor vehicle accident
MBA: Motorbike accident
PVA: Pedestrian vehicle accident
LMV: Light motor vehicle
HMV: Heavy motor vehicle
LMVA: Light motor vehicle accident
HMVA: Heavy motor vehicle accident
STANDBY: Reporting, I will get back to you now
MOBILE: On the way
EMS: Emergency services
ETA: Estimated time of arrival
LDV: Light duty vehicle (or bakkie)
DUI: Driving under the influence
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