The Brief
- Technical issues with the Atlanta emergency dispatch system force callers to find alternative options.
- Atlanta residents needing emergency help must go straight to local hospitals, fire stations, or police precincts.
- Fulton County dispatchers are currently handling incoming 911 calls to maintain emergency services during the system disruption.
ATLANTA – The Atlanta Police Department E-911 system suffered a major technical failure Monday night, forcing Fulton County personnel to handle incoming calls while city officials direct residents needing immediate help to walk into nearby emergency facilities.
Technical system disruption
What we know:
The Atlanta Police Department reported Monday evening that its E-911 system is experiencing technical issues. The outage impacts dispatchers’ ability to take incoming emergency calls and deploy first responders across the city.
Atlanta 911 calls are currently being handled by Atlanta E-911 personnel stationed at the Fulton County Emergency facility. Technicians are actively working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible and fully restore phone services.
Official city updates
What we don’t know:…