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101 (telephone number)

Hello! Today, I am going to explain to you what a 101 telephone number is. Have you ever seen a telephone? Well, a telephone is a special device that we use to talk to other people who are far away from us. When we want to call someone, we usually have to dial a bunch of numbers on the phone to make the call go through.

Now, the number 101 is a special telephone number that we can call in an emergency. Do you know what an emergency is? An emergency is when something really bad or dangerous happens and we need help right away. If there is a fire, someone is hurt, or we see something that could be dangerous, we can call 101 on the phone to get help from the police, firefighters, or ambulance.

When we dial 101, it connects us to someone who is trained to handle emergencies. This person is called an operator. The operator will ask us questions to find out what is happening and where we are. They will then send the right kind of help to our location. Isn't that amazing?

It is very important to only use the 101 number for real emergencies. Sometimes we may feel scared or worried, but it's important to stay calm and only use this number when there is a real emergency. The cool thing is that we can also use a special phone called a mobile phone to call 101. So, even if we are not at home, we can still get help if there is an emergency.

Remember, the number 101 is for emergencies only. It's a way for us to quickly get help from the police, firefighters, or ambulance when we need it the most. So, if you ever find yourself in an emergency, don't forget to dial 101 for help.
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