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A LOOK AT THE UPCOMING CANTON SPORTS CALENDAR A Look at Canton High School Varsity football Schedule. The Eagles have a bye Open October 18. Wills Point Away, 7:30. October 25 Friday Senior Night Rusk Home 7:30 November 1 Friday .Bul-
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Texting 911 Now Available in 10 East Texas Counties
KILGORE - East Tex- 9-1-1 in an Emergency as Council of Govern- Enter the numbers 911 in the “To” ments’ field. Regional NEWS RELEASE The first 9-1-1 Protext you gram is s e n d pleased to should be announce a short exthe availplanation ability of emerof Text g e n c y to 9-1-1 with the service in location of Anderson, that emerCamp, gency and Cherokee, the type of Gregg, Marion, Panola, Rains, help needed. Upshur, Van Zandt and Push the “Send” button Wood Counties. Text to to send the text to 9-1-1. 9-1-1 is a service that The 9-1-1 call-taker will allows citizens to send text back any specific a text message directly questions that will help to 9-1-1 for assistance in them in getting you the response the event they are unable emergency See Texting 911 On to make a voice call. Simple Steps to Texting Page Five Contact: Lindsay Vanderbilt Director of Communications P: (903) 218-6442
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EAST TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
Text to 9-1-1 Service Now Available in 10 East Texas Counties Kilgore, TX, September 9, 2019: East Texas Council of Governments’ Regional 9-1-1
Program is pleased to announce the
availability of Text to 9-1-1 service in Anderson, Camp, Cherokee, Gregg, Marion, Panola,
Rains, Upshur, Van Zandt and Wood Counties. Text to 9-1-1 is a service that allows citizens to send a text message directly to 9-1-1 for
assistance in the event they are unable to make a voice call.
“To ensure the new service functions properly in our 9-1-1 district, our process was to drive
the ETCOG region and test Text to 9-1-1 with
the four major wireless carriers: AT&T, Sprint, T-
Mobile and Verizon,” said ETCOG’s Director of Public Safety, Stephanie Heffner. “Once that process was completed, we conducted training with our 9-1-1 call centers. We are now making efforts to inform the
public that Text to 9-1-1 is available for use.”
To use the new service, users can simply send a text as they would normally. In the recipient field enter 911, compose the message and push send. Once a text is sent, the 9-1-1 system will send an automated
message asking the individual texting for the address of the emergency. This starts the text session between 9-1-1 and the individual needing emergency help.
It is important to remember that text to 9-1-1 services should only be used in an emergency situation when someone is unable to speak. Examples include if the person is deaf, hard-of hearing, speech impaired, or
when speaking out loud would put the individual in danger. Text to 9-1-1 also provides a silent alternative in
cases such as a child abduction, active shooter or domestic abuse.
When texting 9-1-1, you need to know your exact location and the nature of your emergency. Use simple language and no abbreviations or slang. Please do not text and drive. Pull over to a safe location before
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