The Mono County Sheriff’s Office is now offering Text to 9-1-1 services for our residents and visitors to Mono County to report emergencies. Dialing 9-1-1 in an emergency is still the preferred way to request help, and the public is reminded to “Call if you can, text if you can’t.” For most people, sending a text to 9-1-1 should not replace making a call.

Appropriate scenarios for texting 9-1-1 include:

• Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or who have a speech disability… READ MORE