Texting 911 can be the safer option sometimes – but your location may not be as accurate
October 7, 2023
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3:28Now PlayingTexting 911 can be the safer option sometimes – but your location may not be as accurate
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as posted by the channelIn some life-and-death situations, it’s dangerous to call 911 and texting is the safer option. However, our NBC Bay Area station reveals a major problem – 911’s location data is not as accurate when you send a text message compared to calling. Candice Nguyen shares more.
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