Frederick County adding 'Text to 911' service

FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — Frederick County says it’s becoming the first jurisdiction in Maryland where people can send text messages to 911.

County officials are announcing the service for Verizon Wireless customers at a briefing Thursday afternoon in Frederick.

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