If your Eircode or Loc8 Code has never been proven in use before, you MUST take time to check it before having to rely on it in an emergency. If there's any doubt whatsoever, CheckYourCode NOW & then DisplayYourCode
also do this for those who can't! There are more & more examples of Eircode caused "Mis-routing" of Ambulances & Delivery Vehicles so #checkyourcode. Read about misrouting here -/> | Check the location is correct | | Check the code guides to correct property entrance | | Save & Display |
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Check Your Code
Use Google Maps to check your code. Check its location is correct
BUT Also start navigation to it as if you were never there before. Zoom in and carefully check that it is leading you to the correct road via the correct entrance. If it is NOT CORRECT or you have NO CODE then follow this Guide for what to do next. Please do this also for those who can't |
Save Your Code
Once you've checked and are confident it is correct, then save your code to your mobile device, tablet or desktop for easy access. Also share it with others, confirming to them that you have checked it.
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Display Your Code
Display your Code on a sign in a prominent place at Home, Work, Farm, School, Recreation site. There is no point in you knowing it or having it saved to your phone when you are unconscious. A sign will help anyone who has to call 999 or 112. It is particularly useful for visitors and baby sitters who may not know your address. So print the address with the Code as well as other information as shown
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Read More Below
The National Ambulance Service will accept both Eircode & Loc8 CodeBoth Eircode & Loc8 Code are fully integrated into the National Ambulance Service's emergency call response and the ambulance onboard navigation systems
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#checkyourcode NOW
There are examples of Eircodes mis-routing ambulances. For this reason, if you have not already done so, you should check yours now and if there is a problem, you can create a Loc8 Code instead.
PLEASE ALSO DO THIS FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T
PLEASE ALSO DO THIS FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T