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Police to offer 911 text messaging service for hearing, speech impaired

Thunder Bay Police are rolling out a new emergency text-based service for the city’s speech or hearing impaired.
Leith Dunick
Leith Dunick

Thunder Bay Police are rolling out a new emergency text-based service for the city’s speech or hearing impaired.

Text with 911 will allow those needing the service to dial 911 and communicate with dispatchers, who will be able to recognize incoming calls from registered phones.

Phones must register with their wireless provider in order to be able to use the service.

Thunder Bay is one of two regions in Ontario where the service is available.

Leith Dunick

About the Author: Leith Dunick

A proud Nova Scotian who has called Thunder Bay home since 2002, Leith is Dougall Media's director of news, but still likes to tell your stories. Wants his Expos back and to see Neil Young at least one more time (it's happening!). Twitter: @LeithDunick
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