--- PRESS RELEASE ---

Call 9-1-1 in Carroll County – No Texting Service Yet

Westminster, MD, Friday, February 23, 2018 – In light of Governor Larry Hogan’s announcement regarding approval of implementation of TEXT to 9-1-1 to Maryland 9-1-1 Centers, the Carroll County Department of Public Safety cautions residents that texting to 9-1-1 is not currently an available option in Carroll County. All citizens are reminded to call 9-1-1 in the event of any emergency.

Although the State of Maryland and Carroll County are working diligently to bring the text 9-1-1 service to all areas, currently Frederick County is the only county in Maryland able to receive TEXT to 9-1-1 messages.

There is no time-line for when the service will become active but any updates will be communicated to the public through the county website

For additional information, contact:

Chris Winebrenner
410-386-2043

The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to the Carroll County Government and its programs, services, activities, and facilities. Anyone requiring an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or who has a complaint should contact The Department of Citizen Services, 410.386.3600 or 1.888.302.8978 or MD Relay 7-1-1/1.800.735.2258 as soon as possible but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event.