Would you dial 911 for a cut finger, menstrual cramps, a cough or shampoo in your eyes? One South Florida municipality has had enough.
The city of Hollywood is now charging people who call for an ambulance and are treated but not taken to a hospital. Hollywood residents will be charged $160, while non-residents will be charged $200. "The types of calls and the amount of calls that really don't require a 911 response are increasing," Hollywood Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Chris Del Campo said.
Many are using 911 as their primary means of health care.