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i am not sure i understand the reactions here... why are people mad? the first message was very reasonable. it even said there is "no danger". to check with me

i am not sure i understand the reactions here... why are people mad? the first message was very reasonable. it even said there is "no danger". to check with media and authorities. the second said the first was human error. if i were driving, i would stop the car, call 911 and ask if anything was going on. they would probably say no, then i would be on my way. instead there is now an investigation, and someone who is already having a very bad day for their mistake is going to get punished even harsher... should we start having trainings about these so people realize the possibility that these will become useful one day instead of getting mad?

gpm 7y ago
> if i were driving, i would stop the car, call 911 and ask if anything was going on. they would probably say no They weren't saying "no", they were saying "we have no idea". If everyone called 911, they would be totally swamped, please don't do that.
Scoundreller 7y ago
> if i were driving, i would stop the car, call 911 and ask if anything was going on. they would probably say no, then i would be on my way. 9-1-1 would've said: "We don't know either. We know as much as you do". Which would only be more concerning.
rezgi 7y ago
> call 911 and ask Calls to 911 usually take 2-5 minutes for anyone to answer in Toronto when there is nothing particular going on (not kidding you, there is a message playing in the meantime like "we'll answer soon, please hold") because the govt is so hellbent on cutting costs that the emergency lines are understaffed. So imagine what happens when everyone does that... No operators for 15 minutes for anyone. Ontario really has become a ridiculous place.