McCloud said the city has been using text to 911 for about 10 years as part of a pilot program ... to find someone's location ...

In a social media post on Facebook, the PA Emergency Management Agency announced the news saying, “You can now text 911 in ...

There’s a new way to contact help when making a phone call isn’t possible. The Rock Island County Emergency Telephone System ...

The Kent Police Department is reminding citizens who don't speak English or are hard of hearing, they can still use 911.

Leading mobile providers have now begun allowing people to text 911 in emergencies ... was prank calling and show up at your door to teach you a lesson. We are curious to see if the text feature ...

Hit send, and wait for a response. Remember to put your phone on silent if you don't want anyone to hear you, because they ...

It's another tool for people who are in dangerous situations where texting is safer than calling, as well as those who are ...

All of Pennsylvania's 67 counties now have the 911 text capabilities. For those that can't make a call in an emergency, you can send a text by typing 911 as your recipient. Then describe your ...

If I’m texting 911, I can tell (911) what’s going on. You could text ‘Please don’t call. I’m trying to stay silent.’ Then the (911 call taker) can ask questions or give you updates (on ...

QUAD CITIES, IA/Ill. (KWQC) - Call if you can; text if you can’t. It is a new 911 service that has launched in Rock Island and Scott counties. Texting 911 is now an option for emergencies when ...

Gallatin County is experiencing issues with 911 lines. Officials are asking callers if they get a busy signal to hang up and try again until your call is answered. "You can also text our dispatch ...