Thunder Bay (City of) - Thunder Bay Police Service

Application

Individuals must register with their telephone service provider
Click here for more information on registration

Eligibility / Target Population

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

Fees

None - however, an active wireless subscription is required

Languages

English

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Text 911