Do you have difficulty hearing or talking on the phone? Register now for the 111 TXT service so you can contact Fire, Ambulance or Police in an emergency.

To register for 111 TXT you need to set up a 'My Registration' account. It's how you enter your information into the Police application. Then in an emergency, they know you're deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired.

You must text 111 from a phone number you registered on the Police website, otherwise your text won't go through. If you use a phone belonging to someone who hasn’t registered, the text won’t go through.

If I am travelling in NZ and an emergency happens, can I text 111? Yes, this service is available throughout New Zealand (every where there is cellphone coverage). But it's really important your first text says where you are.

111 TXT registration. If you have hearing or talking difficulties register for the 111 TXT service.

Using 111 TXT. What is an emergency? Find out more about what is an emergency? What should you TXT to 111 if you have an emergency? Give clear information. Try to use language hearing people will understand. Where you are (your location). Very important; Whats happening. How long ago it happened.

111 Police Emergency. Call triple one when you need an emergency response from Police, Fire or Ambulance.

111 calls are free. You can call this number on a mobile phone even if the phone is out of credit. Do you have difficulty hearing or talking on the phone? You can register here for the 111 TXT service so you can contact Fire, Ambulance or Police in an emergency.

Can I text 111? No, unless you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired and have registered to use the emergency 111 TXT service. Texts from phones that are not registered won't go through.

Feb 22, 2024 · Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111. DIA has a text spam reporting service which collects reports on malicious scams and spam. If you receive a suspicious text message, forward the message to 7726 for free.