Residents across DuPage County can now text 911 in an emergency. The launch of the service was announced at this week’s ...

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DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- DuPage County is now allowing you to text 911 if you cannot call. The county launched the program on Tuesday to help anyone who is hearing impaired or who is in a ...

Residents in DuPage County will be able to directly text 911 dispatchers in an emergency when calling isn't possible.

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Dispatchers can now receive text messages sent to 911 for situations when immediate assistance is needed but talking is ...

A new emergency texting capability will help residents who are unable to make a phone call when they are in distress.