9-1-1: Call If You Can. Text If You Can't.

If you need help in an emergency but can’t speak or safely make a voice call, you can use your mobile phone to send a text message to 9-1-1. Now available in South Dakota, Text-to-9-1-1 is a discreet way to report an emergency, stop a crime or save a life. 

WHEN TO TEXT

Calling 9-1-1 is the best and fastest way to reach help, but sometimes it's not possible to do. Use Text-to-9-1-1 if you are:

• Deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability
• In a situation where it's not safe to call 9-1-1 for help
• Having a medical crisis and can't speak on the phone

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