Calling for emergency services in Central Texas is now a finger tap away.
Last week, officials with the Capital Area Coalition of Governments (CAPCOG) unveiled its region-wide Text to 911 service.
Text to 911 is the ability to send a text message to a local 911 call center. The service is intended to be beneficial for those who are hard of hearing and/or speech-impaired. The service can also be used for residents if it’s unsafe to call 911 or it is not possible.
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