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Program:
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Thunder Bay (City of) - Thunder Bay Police Service - Text 911
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Phone Numbers:
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807-684-1200
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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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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Sun 24 hours
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Service Description:
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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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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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City of Thunder Bay, District of Thunder Bay, Northern
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Last Updated:
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5/6/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=162612
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