{"id":3349,"date":"2018-09-04T13:26:22","date_gmt":"2018-09-04T17:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/?p=3349"},"modified":"2018-09-04T13:26:22","modified_gmt":"2018-09-04T17:26:22","slug":"text-to-911-announced-by-ewpd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/text-to-911-announced-by-ewpd\/","title":{"rendered":"Text-to-911 (announced BY EWPD)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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NEED 9-1-1?
\nCALL IF YOU CAN.
\nTEXT IF YOU CAN\u2019T.\u00a0http:\/\/www.text911ct.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Text-to-911 is now available in Connecticut.
\nIf you need help, but can\u2019t safely speak on the
\nphone or are unable to speak, use your mobile
\nphone to send a text message to 9-1-1.
\nCopyright \u00a9 2002-2018 State of Connecticut.
\nWhen to use it
\nCalling is the best and fastest way to reach 9-1-1. But you should text if:
\nYou\u2019re deaf, hard of
\nhearing, or have a
\nspeech disability.
\nYou\u2019re in a situation
\nwhere it\u2019s not safe to call
\n9-1-1 for help.
\nYou\u2019re having a medical
\nemergency and cannot
\nspeak on the phone.<\/p>\n

How it works:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Enter the numbers 911 in the \u201cTo\u201d field
\n2. Text the exact location of the emergency
\n3. Briefly describe what kind of help you need
\n4. Push the \u201cSend\u201d button
\n5. Respond to any questions
\n6. Follow instructions
\n7. If you\u2019re driving, pull over when it\u2019s safe.
\nDo Not Text and Drive!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong>
\nabout Text-to-911<\/strong>
\nQ: Can I include photos or video in my message?
\nA: No. Photos and videos cannot be sent to 9-1-1 at this time.
\nQ: Can I send 9-1-1 a text message in Spanish?
\nA: No. At this time, 9-1-1 can only receive text messages in English.
\nQ: Can I send a group text to 9-1-1 and another person?
\nA: No. Messages sent to 9-1-1 cannot include other people.
\nIf you include 9-1-1 on a group text, it may not be received.
\nQ: What should I do if I don\u2019t receive a response?
\nA: If Text-to-911 is temporarily unavailable, you should receive a message
\nindicating this, plus instructions on how to contact 9-1-1 by other means.
\nIf you do not receive any replies from 9-1-1, try to contact 9-1-1 another way.
\nQ: I accidentally sent a text to 9-1-1. What should I do now?
\nA: Text-to-911 is for use in an emergency only. If you accidentally send a message to
\n9-1-1, send a reply indicating that you have made a mistake, there is no emergency
\nand you are not in danger. Promptly answer any questions so we can determine that
\n9-1-1 is not actually needed. Intentional misuse of 9-1-1 is a punishable offense.
\nQ: Where does a text message to 9-1-1 go?
\nA: Similar to 9-1-1 calls, texts to 9-1-1 are routed to one of Connecticut\u2019s 100+
\npublic safety answering points (PSAPs). All PSAPs (9-1-1 call centers) are
\noperated on a 24-hour basis, receive 9-1-1 calls and texts and dispatch
\nemergency response services.
\nQ: Do I have to provide my exact location when I send a text to 9-1-1?
\nA: Yes. Text-to-911 location information is not equal to current voice call location
\ntechnology. In order to get help, you need to provide your exact location.
\nQ: Can I send a text to 9-1-1 from any mobile device?
\nA: No. In order to use Text-to-911, the mobile device you are texting from requires a
\nmobile phone number with a wireless carrier that will allow the device to send and
\nreceive text messages.
\nCopyright \u00a9 2002-2018 State of Connecticut.
\nText-to-911 is now available in Connecticut.
\nIf you need help, but can\u2019t safely speak on the
\nphone or are unable to speak, use your mobile
\nphone to send a text message to 9-1-1.
\nCopyright \u00a9 2002-2018 State of Connecticut.<\/p>\n

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