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'Call if you can, text if you can't' campaign details and future plans

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      Council Member Bottcher inquires about the details of the 'call if you can, text if you can't' campaign, including its launch date and potential revival. Deputy Commissioner Barbera provides information on the campaign and discusses plans for expansion.

      • The campaign was launched in June 2020 with the introduction of text-to-911
      • OTI is in discussions with NYPD and FDNY about expanding the campaign
      • The implementation of Next Generation 911 will allow for easier processing of increased text volumes