Washington County Emergency Management is upgrading its 911 system. Officials said this is a needed upgrade because the ...

in collaboration with the "911 Cell Phone Bank." The initiative aims to repurpose and reuse donated devices to enhance emergency communication capabilities. The partnership enables the police ...

"Old cell phones may be unable to use high-speed data networks, take photos or play music, but they can still call 911 in an emergency," the department said. "As long as an old cell phone is ...

According to the police department, the toddler used an old cellphone that can still be used to call 911 in an emergency but has no other functional use. “Old cell phones may be unable to use ...

According to the police department, the toddler used an old cellphone that can still be used to call 911 in an emergency but has no other functional use. "Old cell phones may be unable to use high ...

“Old cell phones may be unable to use high-speed data networks, take photos or play music, but they can still call 911 in an emergency. As long as an old cell phone is functional, it can be used ...

The program ensures that person has a reliable, working device to use in case of emergency ... The devices will then be sent off to 911 Cell Phone Bank to be refurbished before they are ...

The Village of Lansing proudly celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week from April 13-19, 2025 ...

While the situation was all in good fun, authorities used the opportunity to remind parents that old cell phones, even without active service, can still dial 911 in an emergency. "Old cell phones ...

Moore Police Department said in a statement: "Old cell phones may be unable to use high-speed data networks, take photos or play music, but they can still call 911 in an emergency. As long as an ...