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Ottawa police launch emergency text service during blizzard to ease 911 overload.
Ottawa police have activated emergency text services to assist residents during severe blizzard conditions, enabling the public to report non-emergency incidents and receive updates without relying on voice calls, which have been overwhelmed by high demand.
The service is available through a dedicated short code and is intended to reduce strain on 911 lines during the winter storm.
Authorities urge residents to use the text option for safety and efficiency.
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La policía de Ottawa lanza un servicio de mensajes de texto de emergencia durante una tormenta de nieve para aliviar la sobrecarga de 911.