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  2. Did you know you could text 911 in an emergency? How it ... - AOL

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    The Canyon County Sheriff’s Office announced in October 2021 that its Text to 911 program was available, while the service came to Ada County even earlier, in May 2019.

  3. Emergency text messaging services - Wikipedia

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    The system is strictly for used by the 'deaf, deafened, hard of hearing, or speech impaired persons' and is not available for the general public. [7] Furthermore, a voice call to 911 must be made to initiate the text connection and cannot be contacted simply by texting to 911. It also requires registration and a valid messaging plan.

  4. PulsePoint - Wikipedia

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    PulsePoint is a 911-connected mobile app that allows users to view and receive live alerts of calls being responded to by fire departments and emergency medical services.The app aims to have bystanders trained in CPR help cardiac arrest victims before emergency crews arrive, which can increase their chance of survival.

  5. Text to 911 now available in QC - AOL

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    There’s a new way to contact help when making a phone call isn’t possible. The Rock Island County Emergency Telephone System Board and Scott Emergency Communications Center announced that Text ...

  6. Next Generation 911 - Wikipedia

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    In addition to calling 911 from a phone, it intends to enable the public to transmit text (see Text-to-911), images, video and data to the 911 center (referred to as a public safety answering point, or PSAP). The initiative also envisions additional types of emergency communications and data transfer. [1]

  7. Text 911: Calling for help without making a call - AOL

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    By Wilson Ring May. 20, 2014 12:49 AM EDT MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - Sometimes a voice call to 911 just won't work, such as for deaf people in need of help or in certain domestic violence cases. Now ...

  8. 911 (emergency telephone number) - Wikipedia

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    Enhanced 911 (E-911 or E911) automatically gives the dispatcher the caller's location, if available. [3] Enhanced 911 is available in most areas, including approximately 96 percent of the U.S. In all North American jurisdictions, special legislation permits emergency operators to obtain a 911 caller's telephone number and location information. [28]

  9. Text to 911 goes live, but use with caution - AOL

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