You can now text 911 in Oakland during an emergency

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- People living in Oakland can now text 911 during an emergency to get a hold of police.

The Oakland Police Department launched the service Thursday.
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If you use it, include the details of your emergency and your location in the text message.

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Dispatchers may text back with follow up questions.
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The department says the service is not available in all parts of the city yet, because it's being rolled out.

You can always call 911 if texting doesn't work.