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Most of Santa Clara County, save for a few cities, can now text 911 in an emergency if they are unable to call.

“I am ever mindful that we live in a valley with a lot of people that need other ways of communicating with us besides just being able to dial 911 and speak with someone,” Supervisor Cindy Chavez told reporters during a news conference in San Jose on Wednesday. “911 being able to text us is an opportunity to help more people and save more lives.”….