Maine Deploys Text-to-911 to All PSAPs
Maine rolled out text-to-911 service to all public safety answering points, the Public Utilities Commission said Friday. The service runs on Maine’s next-generation 911 network and “could be a life-saver, especially for people who might otherwise not be able to…
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make a voice call,” said Chairman Mark Vannoy. Texting 911 should be used only when calling isn’t an option because voice provides location automatically and is generally more efficient for getting help, the PUC said.