Facts
Facts about GHC 9-1-1
![Thumbnail](https://911.org/hubfs/GHC_November_2022/Images/Depositphotos_85715090_original.jpg)
49 cities and 2 urban counties – Harris County & Fort Bend that covers 2,700 sq. miles
![facts call centers](https://911.org/hubfs/GHC_November_2022/Images/facts-call-centers.png)
There are 37 emergency call centers with over 1,200 call takers
![Approximately 4 million text & voice calls per year – 89% wireless phones](https://911.org/hubfs/GHC_November_2022/Images/Depositphotos_85591594_original.jpg)
Approximately 4 million text & voice calls per year – 89% wireless phones
![A population of approximately 5.8 million people (20 % of TX population)](https://911.org/hubfs/GHC_November_2022/Images/city-community-crossing-109919.jpg)
A population of approximately 5.8 million people (20 % of TX population)
![Over 100 telephone and wireless companies](https://911.org/hubfs/GHC_November_2022/Images/Depositphotos_39161071_original.jpg)
Over 100 telephone and wireless companies
![1st major metro area to implement text to 9-1-1](https://911.org/hubfs/GHC_November_2022/Images/apple-email-iphone-17663.jpg)
1st major metro area to implement text to 9-1-1