911 Emergency Texting Available In Allentown

It was announced on Thursday, May 15, 2014 the major mobile cell phone carriers across the country are making 911 texting available in select cities. Allentown just happens to be one of only four cities here in Pennsylvania to now have it.

As of May 9, 2014 the FCC list about only 40 other cities in 16 states where this service is available. So it's rather fortunate we here in Allentown, Pa. are one of them.

The main purpose for this new emergency service is to provide for those who are hearing disabled or can't speak when having a medical emergency. It also should be useful if someone has a 911 emergency and doesn't want someone to hear them. Let's say like under a home invasion or hostage situation.

Keep in mind this service is not meant to replace regular 911 calls under any other circumstance. When texting it's important to provide the nature of the emergency.& location within the message. Also no videos, pictures or other attachments are acceptable.

There are several other things you may need to know. Further details can be found HERE on the mayor's site. OR..Hopefully shortly on the City of Allentown's official webpage HERE.
      Which as of this posting has not been updated yet. No surprise there!


Uploaded On June 27, 2013