ESSEX COUNTY
We are pleased to announce that Essex County now has the capability to receive texts to 911 starting October 1, 2020.
When should I text 9-1-1?
• Text-to-9-1-1 is intended primarily for use in three emergency scenarios:
- For an individual who is deaf, hard-of-hearing, or has a speech disability.
- For someone who is in a situation where it is not safe to place a voice call to 9-1-1.
- A medical emergency that renders the person incapable of speech.