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Thunder Bay (City of) - Thunder Bay Police Service - Text 911

Text 911

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1200 Balmoral St
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 5Z5
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807-684-1200
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Mon-Sun 24 hours
Last updated: May 6, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

  • Individuals must register with their telephone service provider

  • Click here for more information on registration

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

Fees

None - however, an active wireless subscription is required

Languages

English

Accessibility

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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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