Text-to-911 is now available in Connecticut. To use Text-to-911, enter the numbers “911” in the “to” or “recipient” field …on a mobile phone or other handheld device. Text a brief message that includes the location of the emergency and what services are needed (police, fire, ambulance). After that, answer questions and follow instructions from the 9-1-1 call center.

The Town of Fairfield’s Emergency Communications Center is fully operational for your voice or text request for service.

For more information on the Text-to-911 system and to see a demonstration of the capability, visit www.Text911CT.org

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