Pennsylvania Officials Report Temporary 911 Service Disruptions Statewide

Pennsylvania authorities have confirmed sporadic outages affecting the state’s 911 emergency response system, urging residents to use alternative methods to contact emergency services if needed.

The Pennsylvania Department of Public Safety acknowledged the technical issues but did not immediately specify the cause or the number of impacted regions. Officials assured the public that engineers are working to restore full functionality.

In a public advisory, the department recommended that individuals unable to reach 911 via phone should try texting emergency services or contacting local police or fire departments directly through non-emergency lines.

The disruptions come amid heightened scrutiny of emergency communication infrastructure following similar incidents in other states. While no specific timeline for resolution was provided, officials emphasized that backup systems are in place to minimize risks.