Serving the cities of Yelm, Rainier, and surrounding unincorporated areas.
(360) 458-2799

Thurston County – “Text to 9-1-1”

CALL IF YOU CAN – TEXT IF YOU CAN’T

TEXT TO 9-1-1 is not a replacement to a voice call to 9-1-1 in an emergency situation, but rather is an enhancement to reach 9-1-1 services in specific situations such as:

  • The caller is hearing/voice impaired
  • A medical emergency that renders the person incapable of speech
  • When speaking out loud would put the caller in danger, such as a home invasion, domestic violence situation or an active shooter scenario
  • Any other emergency that makes it impossible to speak out loud

For more information about this service, click here.