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Address:
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1200 Balmoral St
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 5Z5
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Location:
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Located on the corner of Balmoral St and Central Ave
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Service Description:
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Governed by an elected council of 13 members: the Mayor, 5 Councillors-at-Large and 7 Ward Councillors, municipal elections are held every 4 years
Functions as an emergency text messaging service for members of the deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or speech impaired (DHHSI) communityAllows individuals who are in an emergency situation to converse with a 9-1-1 operator using text messaging
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Fees:
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None - however, an active wireless subscription is required
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Application:
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- Individuals must register with their telephone service provider
- Click here for more information on registration
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Individuals who are deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or speech impaired
- Must have an active wireless subscription and a 3G, 4G, or GSM supported cell phone
NOTE: Service is not yet available for the general public and voice calling remains the best and most effective way to access 911 services if not part of the Deaf, Deafened, Hard of Hearing and Speech Impaired (DHHSI) community
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Area Served:
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Nolalu, Conmee, Dorion, Gillies, Fort William First Nation, Pays Plat First Nation, and Thunder Bay
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