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Closed Captioning Tapping Protocol


The following is information for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, as well as others who are unable to voice, about how to request emergency services such as Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services from public pay phones and emergency call boxes. This is known as "Tapping Protocol."

Instructional Video:

This video provides information on how to call for help in an Emergency for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing about the "Tapping Protocol"at a public pay phone or emergency call boxes.