Here in the UK, we have an emergency text service. It was initially made back in 2009 for the deaf or hard of hearing, but it has proven a beneficial service for places where you have little signal, as texts require a lot less signal than a call. It’s completely free, so if you are in the UK, then set it up now before it’s too late, as it could save your life!
First, register your number. To register, simply text ‘register’ to 999 from your phone.
You will then receive a couple of texts back about the service. Once you have read and understood the messages, you simply reply with ‘yes’. You will then receive a text message confirming whether your number is registered or if there were any issues. Once you are registered, your number remains registered for life; however, if you change your number, you will need to re-register it.
If you need to text 999, then you should include everything that you would tell someone if you were to speak to someone, as is in your emergency procedures.
You should not assume that the message has been received until you receive a message back; a delivery report is not proof that it has been received. You should receive a text back within a couple of minutes. After three minutes, you should send the text again, repeat until you get a response.
It’s free and only takes a couple of minutes, so register now!
