Maryland residents who are deaf or have speech disabilities — or anyone with a reason to ask for help silently — could soon use their cellphones to send and receive 911 requests by text. The state Board of Public Works voted Wednesday to approve a $2.4 million contract that will allow emergency…
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New Maryland system will allow 911 requests via text messages
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