Emergency telephone number
TELEPHONE NUMBER THAT ALLOWS CALLER TO CONTACT LOCAL EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR ASSISTANCE
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Most public switched telephone networks have a single emergency telephone number (sometimes known as the universal emergency telephone number or the emergency services number) that allows a caller to contact local emergency services for assistance. The emergency number differs from country to country; it is typically a three-digit number so that it can be easily remembered and dialed quickly.