Most people know to call 911 in an emergency, but what if it’s not safe, or you can’t speak, or a cell phone call won’t go through? In Minnesota, you still have a lifeline: you can text . Quiet, fast, ...

Calling 9-1-1 isn't always an option. A home invasive or abusive partner can make calling dangerous, or people who are deaf, hard of hearing or have limited speech capabilities can struggle when ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) - It's the emergency call we're all used to hearing - a dispatcher talking with a 911 caller. But Bartholomew County's 911 center is handling more of the calls you don't hear.

NORFOLK, Va. — Text-to-911 capability in Norfolk is has been restored after an outage earlier Wednesday, according to Norfolk Police Department. People can resume texting 911 and, as always, can call ...

BARRON COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - Barron County is announcing the launch of Text-to-911 service through the Barron County 911 Center. Text-to-911 allows people to send a text message directly to 911 when ...

Kitsap County’s emergency phone system is back in business after a brief scare Saturday, April 25, 2026, when some 911 calls ...

JACKSONVILLE — Calhoun County 911 officials are urging residents to remember that texting 911 is still an option in emergencies, a tool they say remains underused despite being available for several ...