MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — Calling 911 during an emergency can save your life, but what if you can’t talk on the phone? That’s where text to 911 comes in. In January 2022, the Alabama 9-1 ...

BENTON, Ill. (WSIL) -- Franklin County is making changes in emergency response with the addition of a new, state-of-the-art 911 facility. This upgrade aims to enhance efficiency and streamline ...

Being able to text to 911 saved the lives of 17-year-old Tom Mulvaney and his grandfather, when their canoe capsized in icy water. Their cell phones didn't work to make calls, but somehow they ...

Naperville instituted a text-to-911 service in September 2021, according to city spokeswoman Linda LaCloche. With the county’s launch Tuesday, ACDC and DU-COMM are following suit, Schwarze said.

Gov. Brian Kemp signed a budget including $5.7 million for upgrades and House Bill 423 would help transition to Next-Generation 911 standards after the state's outdated 911 systems have struggled ...

Updated: Jul 23, 2025 / 10:24 PM CDT MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — Calling 911 during an emergency can save your life, but what if you can’t talk on the phone? That’s where text to 911 comes in.