WHY 50 MILLION PEOPLE CAN’T CALL 911 July 13, 2016 Over 50 million deaf citizens can’t use their smartphone to call 911. Credit: Mark J. Fletcher, ENP For the deaf community, texting to 911 can be their lifeline. But in…
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More North Texas cities signing on for Text-to-911
More North Texas cities signing on for Text-to-911 Tanya Eiserer, WFAA February 3, 2015 SEAGOVILLE — Last week in Seagoville, a woman who needed help didn’t call anyone. She simply texted the word “HELP” to 911. The reply was immediate:…
FCC to Vote on Report and Order Addressing Text-to-911 in August for Open Meeting
FCC to Vote on Report and Order Addressing Text-to-911 in August for Open Meeting On August 8, 2014 the FCC will take a vote on whether to adopt new rules requiring text-to-911. Text-to-911 provides a way to contact 911 directly…
Texas city latest to take 911 by text message
Texas city latest to take 911 by text message Agencies believe that texting to 911 is the next step forward for emergency response and policing By Tristan Hallman May 05, 2014 The Dallas Morning News RICHARDSON, Texas — Many North…
FCC Sets Path for Achieving Text to 9-1-1
FCC Sets Path for Achieving Text to 9-1-1 On January 30, 2014, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a policy statement setting forth goals for achieving text-to-911 and a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM). The policy statement highlighted…
FCC has released a video in ASL about Text-to-911 and FCC’s proposed rules
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a video in American Sign Language (ASL) about Text-to-911 and the FCC’s proposed rules FCC YouTube Channel webpage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMae3EBBphU FCC Text-to-911 webpage: http://www.fcc.gov/text-to-911 Below is a summary of Text-to-911 information shared in previous…