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Program: Text 911

Organizations: Thunder Bay (City of)
Thunder Bay (City of) - Thunder Bay Police Service - Thunder Bay Police
Description of Services:
  • Functions as an emergency text messaging service for members of the deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or speech impaired (DHHSI) community
  • Allows individuals who are in an emergency situation to converse with a 9-1-1 operator using text messaging
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      Fees: None - however, an active wireless subscription is required
      Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
      • Individuals who are deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or speech impaired

      • Must have an active wireless subscription and a 3G, 4G, or GSM supported cell phone


      NOTE: Service is not yet available for the general public and voice calling remains the best and most effective way to access 911 services if not part of the Deaf, Deafened, Hard of Hearing and Speech Impaired (DHHSI) community
      Application:
      • Individuals must register with their telephone service provider

      • Click here for more information on registration
      Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
      Languages: English

      Phone Numbers: 807-684-1200
      Website: www.textwith911.ca
      Address: 1200 Balmoral St
      Thunder Bay, ON
      P7B 5Z5
      Location: Located on the corner of Balmoral St and Central Ave
      Hours: Mon-Sun 24 hours

       
      This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 5/6/2025

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