Monday, August 13, 2007

Cumbria launches emergency text service


It always seems to me that the United Kingdom, one of the hotbeds of texting in Europe, is always behind when it comes to organisations such as the emergency services or government departments deploying text services.

A new text number is being launched in Cumbria to help deaf and speech impaired people get in touch with the emergency services.

The number to use is being distributed through the Cumbria Deaf Association.

Good news, good news. I’m sure this will be a very useful service. read more

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