9-1-1 CALL if you can TEXT if you can't34 million people are deaf or have speech impairment across the United States. West Central Joint Dispatch felt that access to 9-1-1 could be enhanced by providing access to 9-1-1 via text messages. As of November 2015, within Morgan County you can text 9-1-1 in the case of an emergency. Placing a voice call is the preferred method to communicate with the public safety dispatch center. In the case that you cannot speak, or it is not safe to do so, then you can text the dispatch center.For more information visit here.
FAQ's:
You must be connected to a cellular network to text 9-1-1.
There is no location provided when a text is received. You must tell the dispatch center your location.
Text will only work when phones are connected to sites within Morgan County. You may be in Morgan County and pick up a site outside of Morgan County and you may get a bounce back message.
A phone must have an active service plan with data in order to access the 9-1-1 text system.
Text messages are "best effort" delivery. If the text message does not go through the user will most likely get a bounce back message asking them to place a voice call.
No, only standard text messages are supported at this time.
Text "911" without any dashes. Some smart phones do not work correctly with a three digit number, add "911" as a contact in this case.