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Dale City Elementary Schooler Honored For 'Making The Right Call'
Fourth grader Ayleen received an award from Prince William County for bravely calling 911 when her brother had an emergency.
DALE CITY, VA — A Dale City fourth grader was honored recently by the Prince William County for calling 911 when her brother was having a medical emergency. The award — called the Making The Right Call Award — is presented by the county Office of Public Safety Communications.
Ayleen, a student at Dale City Elementary School, was recognized by a dispatcher for her "calmness and courage during a difficult situation.
According to the county, the Make the Right Call program shows the importance of knowing how to properly use 911 when emergency help is needed.
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