Individuals in emergecny situations now have a new tool to call for help.
The Lyon County Emergency Communications Center is informing residents of the Text-to-911 service for reporting emergencies. While this capability may sound new, LCECC Director Roxanne Van Gundy says it has actually been around for quite a few years, however, not many individuals are aware of its existence.
The emergency reporting option is actually almost as simple as it sounds. Individuals seeking to use it simply enter 911 into the “to” field of their text message and the first text should be brief and contain the location of the emergency and type of help needed.
Van Gundy explains Text-to-911 is a great tool for individuals in emergency situations where talking on the phone is either not possible or ideal.
Van Gundy says once you initiate the text conversation it is important to be as clear and concise as possible.
Van Gundy also reminds individuals to never text and drive and to be sure they do not send an emergency text to anyone other than 911. In order to utilize Text-to-911 individuals must have a text or data plan.
