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208:(FCC) maintains a registry of areas supporting text-to-911. All carriers are required to send bounce-back messages to inform the sender that the message could not be received if the technology is not supported by the local call centre. Text-to-911 has been supported by the four major cellular providers in the United States since 2014, but as of August 2024, it is only supported by approximately 54% of the country's more than 6,000 133:, there is a separate phone number for the deaf and hearing impaired, 114. It is separate from the phone numbers 15, 17, 18 or 112. Through this service, individuals can contact emergency services through text and an application. However, it is not strictly restricted to disabled individuals and there is no registration process; the Deputy Director stated that it is for 'anyone... even temporarily.' 68:. It is generally presented as an alternative, and not as a replacement, to calling (which is still preferred.) Texting to emergency services present themselves as a viable alternative if the individual is disabled, in a situation where speaking out loud would compromise the caller's safety, where speaking would impede help, or where 231:
Call centres in the United States are usually funded by both state and federal funding, therefore limited funding and outdated technology have slowed the widespread adoption of text-to-911. Moreover, many communities are concerned about overuse of texting, which may slow response times. This leads to
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in the form of T9-1-1, however it is not as mature or accessible as the systems found elsewhere. The system is strictly for used by the 'deaf, deafened, hard of hearing, or speech impaired persons' and is not available for the general public. Furthermore, a voice call to 911 must be made to initiate
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or who have trouble speaking; it can also be used for situations when calling may pose a safety risk, such as a home invasion or domestic abuse. Concerns mainly arise from the accessibility of such technologies as they are not universally applied and may be inconsistent; therefore, voice calls are
43: 184:. through a service called emergencySMS (eSMS). Similar to the system in Singapore, individuals must register beforehand to use the service; however it is done in the UK by texting 'register' to 999 instead of contacting a separate association. It was first proposed as a 99:
as its emergency number. As of November 22nd 2023, contacting emergency services through texting 000 is not currently possible. However, for individuals with hearing or speech impairment, 106 remains the only option, as it is accessed via a
1919: 157:.) However, unlike other emergency texting services, it is only available for professionally diagnosed persons with hearing loss and/or speech difficulties and requires registration for usage through organisations such as 117:
the text connection and cannot be contacted simply by texting to 911. It also requires registration and a valid messaging plan. It is also noted that coverage is not as extensive compared to other nations, and the
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The technology allows an individual that requires emergency assistance may text an emergency number as opposed to calling it. Emergency services are conventionally reached through voice-based calls dialling an
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decreased local allocation of resources and funding as it is not conclusive whether text-to-911 is effective to invest in, thereby relying on federal funding which may be slower.
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STATE OF MARYLAND TEXT-TO-911 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS], Maryland Governor's Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
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Annual Collection of Information Related to the Collection and Use of 911 and E911 Fees by States and Other Jurisdictions: West Virginia
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is limited, as text messages take up less data. Some services require prior registration (such as in Singapore and the United Kingdom,
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that enables emergency call operators to receive text messages. Its use is encouraged for people with hearing
2359: 1627: 1565: 1029:, a protocol used in North America to inform individuals in a geographic area by public safety organisations. 154: 118: 2330:, Public Safety Communications Commission, Wyoming Department of Transportation. Retrieved 7 September 2024. 2153: 1377: 1005:, a New York City initiative to provide viable alternatives to voice-based emergency calls for the impaired. 1008: 17: 2223: 1656: 209: 61: 42: 2116:, Ohio 9-1-1 Program Office, Ohio Department of Administrative Services. Retrieved 7 September 2024. 1017:, a system in the United States that provides location data for call operators to locate the caller. 742: 64:. However, such systems assume that the caller is able to communicate by voice and may exclude the 2286:, Emergency Management Division, Washington State Military Department. Retrieved 7 September 2024. 1011:, a professional tele-communicator tasked tasked with organising responses for medical emergencies 150: 2235: 1907: 2144:, State 9-1-1 Program, Oregon Department of Emergency Management. Retrieved 7 September 2024. 1997:
NG911 Information & 911 Service System Advisory Committee: Text to 911 Implementation Map
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https://odhh.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2020/08/MD-Text-to-911-FAQ-v1.pdf
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Louisiana Consolidated Report on Statewide 9-1-1 Communications Activity
1714:, Florida Department of Management Services. Retrieved 7 September 2024. 1456:"U.S.' Text-To-911 Service Goes Live, But You Probably Can't Use It Yet" 192:
and implemented in the United Kingdom in 2009 for impaired individuals.
2156:, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. Retrieved 7 September 2024. 1252:"114 emergency number helps if you cannot communicate easily in France" 690: 677: 326: 65: 31: 2274:, Virginia Geographic Information Network. Retrieved 7 September 2024. 1833: 1227:"BC RCMP - RCMP cautions against using text messaging for emergencies" 1590: 1181:
AMTA | The Voice of the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Industry
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and AccesSOS maintain a map of counties providing text-to-911.
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West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust
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generally preferred for its speed, accessibility, and clarity.
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Candice Nguyen, Jeremy Carroll, Erin Panell and Michael Horn.
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Below is the list of individual states and territories of the
1987:, State of Montana 9-1-1 Program. Retrieved 7 September 2024. 996: 872: 534: 443: 2250:, Utah Communications Authority. Retrieved 7 September 2024. 1023:, a project to modernise the 911 system in the United States 1659:, Colorado 911 Resource Center. Retrieved 7 September 2024. 1644: 885: 755: 482: 417: 1799:, Indiana Statewide 911 Board. Retrieved 7 September 2024. 2344:
FCC registry of areas that support Text-to-9-1-1 services
1975:, Missouri 911 Service Board. Retrieved 7 September 2024. 2090:, govtech.com, 4 April 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024. 2088:"North Carolina Completes Yearslong Transition to NG911" 1511: 1432:"Text Messaging 911 Takes Effect: What You Need to Know" 1076:"Too dangerous to talk? Some cities explore 911 texting" 223:, was the first county to begin receiving texts to 911. 50:
promoting the emergency text messaging service in the UK
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In the United States, the technology is referred to as
235: 1224: 1156:. pp. 'When should I use Text-to-911 services?' 1695:"New "Text-to-911" Feature Now Available Statewide" 1593:, Alabama 9-1-1 Board. Retrieved 7 September 2024. 1537:"Iowa 911 center is first to accept text messages" 227:Challenges for widespread implementation in the US 121:discourages its usage unless medically necessary. 2184:, Rhode Island E-911. Retrieved 7 September 2024. 147:Emergency Short Message Service Helpline Services 2351: 1647:, 27 September 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2024. 1933:"Text-to-911 Available Statewide in Minnesota" 1604:"Text-to-911 Now Available Throughout Arizona" 1201:"Frequently Asked Questions (Text with 9-1-1)" 1752:Hawaii Text to 911 Frequently Asked Questions 1378:"Text message 999 service (Early day motion)" 1871:"Text-to-911 Now Available Throughout Maine" 999:, the non-emergency number in North America. 112:Texting to emergency services is adopted in 1922:, 14 June 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2024. 1787:, 8 July 2024. 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Parliament
Federal Communications Commission
emergency call centres
National Association of the Deaf
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