Residents or visitors to Lowndes County can now send a text message to 9-1-1 for help in an emergency. While Lowndes County 911 emphasizes calls are still the best and fastest way to contact 9-1-1, text messages are an option when a call may not be possible.
“Lowndes County 911 still encourages residents and visitors to our community to call 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency, but adding the text to 9-1-1 capability will help make emergency services more accessible, and safer for anyone in need of help but are unable to call,” said Lowndes County 911 Director Danny Weeks… READ MORE
