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Oak Forest’s Emergency Telephone System Board said texting to 911 is still not ready because equipment upgrades are needed, and it flagged budget and timing concerns about RapidSOS before more discussion next week.
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The board said Oak Forest still cannot use texting to 911 because the needed equipment upgrades are not finished. Members also said RapidSOS is ready, but they need more discussion about cost and timing before moving ahead. The issue will be discussed again on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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