Only Text 911 in an Emergency where you are unable to call. If you are sheltering in place - silence your cell phone.
How Do I Text 911?
Enter the number "911" in "To" field.
What is your location, type of emergency and help needed.
Just TEXT, no photos, no emojis and no video.
Keep messages brief and concise.
Stay on the phone, be prepared to answer questions.
If there is no connection to the 911 center, you will get a timed out message after 20 minutes.
If you still need help TEXT again. Call if and when you can.
Use Text-to-911 in These 3 Emergencies
When in a situation where it is not safe to place a voice call to 911
A medical emergency that renders the person incapable of speaking
For an individual who is deaf, hard of hearing or has a speech disability
FAQs
Text-to-911 is not available if you are roaming or connected to Wi-Fi.
A text or data plan is required.
No photos or video
Prank texters can be identified
Text to 911 is only available in English
CALL IF YOU CAN 📞 TEXT IF YOU CAN'T ➡️
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Website Accessibility Statement
Jefferson-Como Fire Protection District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and
channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Jefferson-Como Fire Protection District
has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and
commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and
other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome
feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.
If you need any special assistance or accommodations:
Jefferson-Como Fire Protection District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations.
The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best
practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.
Compliance Procedures and Reports
In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards,
Jefferson-Como Fire Protection District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely
changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.
Linked Documents and Third Parties
Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do
not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our
agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties,
we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.
