When you're in danger, every second counts, and sometimes calling for help just isn't an option. That's where the ability to ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- If you ever find yourself in an emergency, you now have a new option to ask for help and it doesn't involve calling anyone. Raleigh-Wake Emergency Communications is now ...

Houston County 911 has enhanced emergency access with a text-to-911 service for people with impaired hearing or situations where texting is safer than calling. “We have a actual pretty large community ...

DEWITT COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Those in emergency situations in DeWitt County are now able to text 911 for first responder help. In a Facebook post Wednesday morning, DeWitt County CenCom said residents ...

DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- DuPage County is now allowing you to text 911 if you cannot call. The county launched the program on Tuesday to help anyone who is hearing impaired or who is in a ...

In some life-and-death situations, it’s dangerous to call 911 and texting is the safer option. However, our NBC Bay Area station reveals a major problem – 911’s location data is not as accurate when ...

It's a situation no one should ever be in, but in case of an emergency, Google today announced the availability of texting 911 with Rich Communication Services (RCS) in the US. The new feature, slated ...

If you’re ever in a dangerous situation in which sending a text message is easier and safer than calling, you will eventually be able to text 911: “help @ 600 jeffrsn.” Just not yet. A plan to make ...