Specialized 9-1-1 Text Service Now Available
for Deaf and Speech Impaired Residents
Today, regional districts in the central/southern and northern interiors of B.C. announced the availability of Text with 9-1-1; a specialized texting service available for people who are Deaf/Deaf-Blind, Hard-of-Hearing or Speech Impaired that allows registered users to communicate with 9-1-1 call-takers via text. Read the full news releases for more information. Learn more about Text with 9-1-1.
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9-1-1 Tips
- Call 9-1-1 if you have an emergency that requires immediate action from the police, ambulance, or fire: if someone's health, safety, or property is in jeopardy or if a crime is in progress.
- Know your location at all times.
- Don’t program 9-1-1 into any phone.
- If you call 9-1-1 accidentally, stay on the line and let us know.
- Lock and store your cellphone carefully to prevent accidental 9-1-1 calls.
- Do not text or tweet 9-1-1. Dial 9-1-1 in an emergency.
The culprits in your purse and pockets cause hundreds of accidental 9-1-1 calls every day. Please help us prevent these calls – you can start by watching our 9-1-1 culprits video:
Click here to learn more about our public education campaigns and to view our "Don't let
non-emergencies compete with real ones" video.
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