Voice calls are still the best and fastest way to contact 911

Text to 911 is ONLY recommended when a voice call is NOT possible or NOT safe to do so.

Inbound and Outbound Texting 911 is available in Autauga County and most of Alabama

Text to 911 tips

Enter the numbers 911 in the To or Recipient field

The first text to 911 should be short, include the location of the emergency and a request for police, fire or ambulance

Press Send

A call taker will respond quickly, answer further questions from the call taker

Use simple words, avoid abbreviations or slang

Keep texts short

Should texting 911 not be available in the area you are in you should receive a return response indicating to place a voice call