rts551
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For general information or help use 078
http://www.uniradioinforma.com/noticias/bajacalifornia/31569...
good article with website for tourist assistance in Baja California including for those that think they have been taken advantage of.
Call 078
ON edit. Thank you guess I am dyslexic
[Edited on 1-3-2015 by rts551]
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Riom
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Information on 078 in English:
http://discoverbajacalifornia.com/index.php/info-turistica/b...
066 is for Police.
Both these numbers likely only work from Mexican cellphones, although I've heard that in some areas 911 on a US phone will redirect to 066 (don't know
in what areas).
Rob
[Edited on 2015-1-4 by Riom]
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willardguy
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anyone ever called 078, do they speak english???
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Riom
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They are supposed to be "100% bilingual" according to their information page.
I did call 078 once about five years ago, to get the Green Angels. They did understand English (although not super well). As it happens, somebody
stopped and helped me instead so I cancelled the Green Angels request (I was still on the phone), but it probably would have worked.
Rob
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bajaguy
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Mood: must be 5 O'clock somewhere in Baja
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078
Put that on speed dial if you drive through Tecate or CD Constitution
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willardguy
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so if you come across an accident or are in one and need medical assistance call 078 or 066 or ??? and is this the same throughout baja?
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rts551
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Article says Baja California. I do not see the signs down here. I imagine it would work for an emergency even though that is not what it was
designed for.
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Maron
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Great info
thks
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gnukid
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Point is call in the moment, try both numbers 078 and 066, do your best to report issues and ask for help with clear directions. More people need to
get involved as witnesses and make an effort to call whether you speak spanish or not, call these numbers, write down facts, time, place, and
identifying details and make a report. They may or may not come but it could help someone like you.
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