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Text-to-911
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CT Residents Can Now Text To 911
Connecticut has introduced new emergency telecommunications to help residents alert police in case of an urgent incident via a text message. Connecticut Gov. Daniel Malloy announced this week that the state is introducing a new “Text-to-911” system, which will allow residents to send a text message from a cell phone in emergency situations when it’s unsafe or they are unable to place a phone call. The system went into effect this week. Malloy noted that the system is intended specifically for those who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability. It can also be used during dangero…