He says Indiana began adopting text-to-911 four years ago and the service is now exceeding expectations statewide. See title 4, article 14, section 3 of the Indiana Code , (Ind. INDIANAPOLIS (AP)—Students, faculty and visitors to Indiana's college campuses can now send text messages to 911 dispatchers during emergencies if they're unable to speak to those dispatchers. After 4 years, Indiana embraces text-to-911 in emergencies - "Indiana is the only state where 911 operators can initiate texts after receiving a disconnected or dropped 911 call" Although it is in wide use, it is by no means universal. Its as simple as starting a new text message and putting 911 in the spot you would normally put a name or phone number. Limited funds, piecemeal adoption and outdated call-center technology have all helped stymie growth. Access to Public Records in Indiana. 9-1-1 is the number utilized in North America to report an emergency. Rural areas may still utilize seven digit numbers for the police department, fire department, and ambulance services. Did you know that you can text 9-1-1 in Whitley County? And now, people in Vigo County can send a text to 911 for help. Posted by. If you or someone else is having a medical emergency, call 911 right away. It also works in reverse, most commonly if you call 911 and hang up. Indiana, for example, has state 911 requirements set by the Indiana General Assembly and a state 911 board that oversees the operation of the statewide 911 network, which routes and delivers 911 voice and text messages from people to their local 911 authority. Text-to-911 service will not be available if the wireless carrier cannot ascertain a location of the device sending the message. By Thursday, text messages can be sent to 911 in any county in Indiana. When emergencies like car accidents arise, people often 911 for emergency services. He says Indiana is the only state where 911 operators can initiate texts after receiving a disconnected or dropped 911 call. However, emergencies do happen. Text-to-911: What you need to know (FAQ) Beginning May 15, wireless carriers in the US will uniformly and voluntarily support Text-to-911, a program that lets you send text messages to emergency services as an alternative to placing a phone call. If you are under age and under the influence, Indiana’s Lifeline Law assures that you will not be prosecuted if you report a crime or request emergency medical assistance. If text-to-911 doesn't go through, you will get a 'bounce-back' message telling you to make a voice call to 911. Continuing efforts to improve public safety and modernize Indiana’s 911 services, Treasurer of the State Kelly Mitchell and the Statewide 911 Board are pleased to announce that Hoosiers in all 92 counties can now send a text message to 911. All 92 counties in the state of Indiana can receive texts at the 911 dispatch center. 1. How to Text 911. Text-to-911 begins in Indiana Charlie White , @c_write Published 9:40 a.m. Sometimes, a phone call to 9-1-1 is not an option. Indiana's "Text to 911" Program. This feature should be built into standard systems at a later date. Code). Text-to-911 allows limited location information so it is important that you provide your location within your text message. Photos and videos cannot be sent to 911.