Texting, in recent years, has become one of the most valuable forms of communication among modern day technology—even among emergency response teams. While calling 911 is efficient, certain situations might need a texting feature for ultimate safety. Franklin County’s Emergency Communications centers – including the City’s provider, NRECC, at the City of Dublin – offer the Text to 911 feature, expanding the options available to residents when they are experiencing an emergency.
Text to 911 provides a convenient option for residents to seek emergency assistance under the following situations:
- If you are in a threatening situation and a voice call would increase the threat.
- If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability.
- If you are unable to speak due to an injury.
- If mobile phone reception is poor.
Simple How-To-Text 911 Instructions:
- Click messages
- “To: 911”
- Type your emergency [be specific]
- Press send
For victims of domestic violence, the ability to send a 911 text could be the safest way to get immediate help, without the abuser becoming aware. To minimize the risk of escalation, Upper Arlington Police recommend that the victim provide as much key information in the text as possible, including what’s happening, the address, who the abuser is, if there are children or others in danger, and if it’s unsafe for dispatchers to text them back. As soon as the text has been successfully transmitted, the victim should delete the text to prevent the abuser from discovering the request for help. Dispatchers will know to notify responding officers of what is happening, so that they arrive prepared to respond appropriately.
Some other useful information about this emergency option include:
- The delivery of 911 text messages may be slightly delayed or could even fail.
- Photos and video cannot be sent at this time.
- The text for emergency assistance cannot go to more than one recipient. Do not copy any other contacts on your text.
- Once your text has been received, you will be sent a response from the 911 call center.
- Do not send a text to 911 as a prank—be aware that your phone can be identified and you may be prosecuted for misuse, according to local regulations.
- Do not text and drive.
In all other circumstances it is advisable to call 911 because a two-way conversation between you and a trained dispatcher is typically a more efficient means to provide the help you need during an emergency.
While we hope you won’t find yourself in a situation that warrants the use of Text to 911 for emergency assistance, it’s important to understand that this option is now available. Additional details can be found by clicking here.
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