Pennsylvania Residence can now Text 9-1-1

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According to WFMZ TV 69, all Pennsylvania residence can now use text to talk to 9-1-1.  All 67 counties now have the ability to receive and send 9-1-1 text to all cell phones.

Here’s how it works (for iPhone):

1. Go into the Messages app.
2. Start a new text message.
3. Type 911 in the TO: field.
4. Give the 911 operator your name, address, and an overview of your situation.
5. Send the text as normal.
6. That’s it.

Here’s how it works (for Android):

1. Go into your texting app.
2. Start a new text message.
3. In the TO: field, type 911.
4. Give the 911 operator your name, address, and an overview of your situation.
5. Send text.
6. That’s it. 

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