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Bookmark or Share- Text to 911: What You Need To Know - Federal Communications CommissionText-to-911 is the ability to send a text message to reach 911 emergency call takers from your mobile phone or device. However, because text-to-911 is currently only available in certain locations, you should always make a voice call to contact 911 during an emergency whenever possible.
- Can you text 911? What to know about sending an emergency text - USA TODAYIn an emergency situation but unable to call? Try text instead. That’s right, you might be able to instant message 911 personnel in your area about your emergency. The 911 number, since the...
- How to Text 911: Get Emergency Help When You Can't Call - wikiHowSending a text message to 911 is a relatively new technology. In most areas, you are unable to text 911 and must call. You can call your local police department/911 center using the ten-digit non-emergency number to see if you can text 911 in your area. You can find the number for your local 911 center in the yellow pages or online. [2]
- How to Text 911 in an Emergency - SlickTextUsing the text-to-911 feature is no different than texting any other number. Still not sure how to text 911? Here are step-by-step instructions: Enter 911 in the number field of the messages section of your phone. Compose a 911 text indicating the nature of the emergency you are experiencing. Be sure to include the following if you have time:
- Text-to-911 - NYC.govText-to-911 is a reliable and safe way to reach emergency services in New York City. You should always call 911 if you can and text 911 only if you can’t. Text-to-911 is beneficial to the Deaf, people with hearing loss or speech disabilities, and those who can't safely call 911.
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