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UDPATE (10:39 a.m.): According to an Escambia County news release, the phone outage is affecting much more than just emergency services.
Several county offices are unable to make or receive calls, including:
- Escambia County Area Transit and FlexTransit. Anyone needing to book a ride with FlexTransit should email [email protected] for help.
- Escambia County Central Office Complex
- Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare
- Escambia County Jail
- Escambia County Public Safety. According to the release, 911 is working.
Additional county offices may be impacted as well…