What is Text to 9-1-1 and why would I want to use it?

It is the ability to send a "short message" (SMS) or other kind of text message to 911. Texting during an emergency could be helpful if you are deaf, hard of hearing, have a speech disability, or if a voice call to 911 might otherwise be dangerous or impossible. But if you are able to make a voice call to 911, and if it is safe to do so, you should always make a voice call to 911.

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1. What is Text to 9-1-1 and why would I want to use it?
2. If I am able to text to 911, will the 911 center automatically know my location?
3. If text to 911 is available to me, why should I use it only when a voice call to 911 is not an option?
4. How will I know if 9-1-1 received my text?
5. Is there a charge to Text to 9-1-1?
6. Can I Text to 9-1-1 in languages other than English?