Callers to 911 in the Peninsula region can now share real-time video and photos in an effort to communicate more effectively with first responders during emergencies.

The Peninsula Regional Emergency Communications Center, which covers York and James City counties and the cities of Poquoson and Williamsburg, announced the roll-out of the new technology Thursday. Now, when callers dial 911, they can receive a prompt to share video or photos from their phones.

The goal of this “next-generation technology” is to modernize the 911 system in order to better serve Peninsula region residents and visitors, according to Terry Hall, director of the PRECC. “When seconds matter, a clearer picture of an emergency can save lives,” Hall said in a news release. “Letting a 911 caller share with first res

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