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Kittitas County residents will have an entirely new way to summon first responders beginning Wednesday.
KITTCOM is rolling out its text-to-911 service after months of preparations. The service will allow certain demographics, including the hearing impaired to make easier calls for emergency services throughout the county.
KITTCOM Director George Long said the technology behind the service has existed for some time, saying it was originally designed for people who found themselves in a situation where making a voice call could potentially put them in danger…
