Raleigh and Wake County residents have an additional way to communicate with 911.

You can send a text message that includes pictures and videos to the Raleigh-Wake Emergency Communications Center (911).

A text or data plan is required to place a text to 911. Check with your carrier to ensure it provides the technology to send photos and video.

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