Multiple law enforcement agencies across Louisiana have reported that 911, the nation's universal emergency number, is down or intermittently receiving calls.

"Please be advised that the 9-1-1 system is currently experiencing difficulties statewide," said Sgt. Brandon Veal with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, in a statement released just before 2 p.m., Thursday.

Most parishes in the state are being affected, including services in East Baton Rouge Parish, a statement from the Mayor's Office said.

The outage is not affecting all parishes, but is "currently impacting most of Louisiana," according to a statement from the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office.

In the meantime, several parishes and cities have provided alternative numbers for emergency services.

In East Baton Rouge ,

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