All Pennsylvania residents can now text 911 in the event of an emergency. This is key for certain groups who were limited by not being able to call the emergency number.
This includes those with social anxiety or disabilities where they can’t talk, or even in situations were it may be to dangerous to make a call. Texting 911 has been an option here in the Lehigh Valley since 2014.
Expanded access: Text 911 now available statewide in Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania News | wfmz.com