On Monday evening, police departments began to report a nationwide 911 outage, making it difficult for people to direct their emergencies to the line.
Around 6:30 pm, several Minnesota police departments reported that the lines were down and urged local residents to contact departments via local numbers to report their emergencies, Fox News reports.
Some are urging residents to use their local fire departments as well.
"911 lines are out nationwide. In Minnetonka and Hennepin county, you will need to call 952-258-5321," a tweet from the Minnetonka Police Department reads.
911 lines are out nationwide. In Minnetonka and Hennepin county, you will need to call 952-258-5321.PLEASE RETWEET. pic.twitter.com/BZzJoXZ2gH
— Minnetonka Police Department (@mtkapd) September 28, 2020
The Minneapolis Police Department wrote on Twitter, "ATTENTION: The 911 lines are not operational nationwide. This is for phone calls and text messaging."
ATTENTION: The 911 lines are not operational nationwide. This is for phone calls and text messaging. If you need police, fire or emergency medical assistance in Minneapolis, please call 612-348-2345. We will advise when this issue is fixed.
— Minneapolis Police (@MinneapolisPD) September 28, 2020
Those with emergency needs nationwide are urged to check with their local police departments for an update on where they can be directed in the case of an emergency.
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