NORFOLK — People experiencing emergencies in Norfolk can now send texts to 911 if they need help, the city announced Tuesday.

While residents are asked to call 911 if they can, they can type “911″ in the “To” field on their cellphones and text emergency information to police.

It’s a free system launched by the city’s Department of Emergency Preparedness and Response, and it works just like a call to 911… READ MORE