Henderson Residents can text to 9-1-1

Did you know that if you live within Henderson city limits, you can text 9-1-1 for emergency help if you cannot make a call?  City of Henderson Police Text 9-1-1 explains, "this service will be available to any AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless customer. Text to 9-1-1 was not developed as a replacement or option to calling
9-1-1 in an emergency situation, but rather as an enhancement to reaching 9-1-1 services in three specific situations: 

1. the caller is hearing/voice impaired, 
   
2. a medical emergency renders the person incapable of speech, or
3. when speaking out loud would put the caller in danger, such as a home invasion, an abduction, a domestic violence incident, or an active shooter scenario."

For helpful tips about this service, visit the City of Henderson Police webpage at: www.cityofhenderson.com/police/9-1-1-communications-center/text-to-9-1-1.

Stay safe!