📱Did you know you could text 911? 💬 Call when you can, text if you can’t. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office encourages you to text 911 in an emergency when making a phone call isn’t possible or safe. This service is especially beneficial for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech impediments. How It Works: ▪️Start a new text message. ▪️Enter “911” in the recipient field. ▪️Type your emergency and location. ▪️Send the message and await a response. Stay safe and remember that help can be just a text away! #VCSO #VCSheriffs #EmergencyPreparedness #Text911 #VenturaCounty