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- 911 outages reported in at least four states across the US (newsbreak.com)
**911 Services Back in Operation After Widespread Outages Across Multiple States**
Emergency 911 phone services were reportedly resumed in several regions following a series of outages that affected multiple cities across four states on Wednesday evening. The disruptions left numerous communities temporarily without direct access to emergency call services.
Authorities confirmed that the affected areas included vital services in six cities spread out over Nevada, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Texas. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department announced the restoration of their 911 services shortly before 9:15 p.m. Pacific Time on Wednesday, reassuring residents of prompt emergency response availability.
In Nevada’s Clark County, encompassing the southern part of the state, Nevada State Police notified the public of the restoration of its emergency call capabilities, highlighting efforts to swiftly resolve the issue.
South Dakota faced a statewide disruption of its emergency communication system, with the Highway Patrol later confirming the restoration of services, although specifics of the outage’s duration and cause were not immediately clarified.
Dundy County in Nebraska, along with neighboring regions, experienced similar disruptions. Officials pointed out that while the 911 services were down, residents could still reach emergency services through non-emergency phone lines or by using the 911 text messaging feature, a crucial alternative in the absence of traditional call services.
Texas also witnessed its share of challenges, with cities such as Del Rio and Kilgore reporting outages. The Kilgore Police Department acknowledged intermittent disruptions to their emergency lines, advising locals to use a specified emergency number should they need immediate assistance.
As communities begin to recover from these unexpected outages, the incident raises questions about the resilience and reliability of critical emergency communication infrastructures. Investigations into the cause of the widespread outages are ongoing, with updates expected as more information becomes available.
The swift restoration of services across the affected areas highlights the responsiveness of local and state emergency services, ensuring that residents once again have access to immediate assistance in emergencies.
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