Residents in Rockland County can now text 9-1-1 in an emergency situation.
The Rockland County Sheriff's Office encourages residents to "Call if you can -- text if you can't."
A step-by-step guide to texting 9--1-1 emergency services is posted on the Rockland County government Facebook page, which can be accessed by clicking here.
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