Police departments across the state of Connecticut are currently experiencing issues with both 911 calls and routine calls, prompting a state emergency alert to notify residents. As a result, several police departments have provided alternative contact information while working to resolve the problem.
In Ansonia, the 911 emergency system is down, and residents are advised to call the main line for emergencies. Avon, Berlin, and other locations have also reported issues with routine phone lines, but 911 systems remain operational. The situation is being monitored closely by local authorities.
In light of the statewide outage of the 911 emergency call line, New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker urged residents to use the Yale emergency call line for life-threatening emergencies. The outage is expected to last for several hours, and officials are working to restore service as quickly as possible.
Additional affected areas include Bridgewater, Clinton, East Hartford, and Wallingford, where alternative emergency contact numbers have been provided. West Hartford experienced issues with Verizon Wireless and landline 911 services while T-Mobile and AT&T remained functional.
Overall, residents are encouraged to remain calm and patient during this temporary outage of critical emergency services and to use the provided alternative contact information in case of an emergency. Authorities are actively working to address the issue and ensure the safety and well-being of all residents.
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