Emergency officials say 911 and other emergency administration phone lines are down statewide, disrupting calls and response capabilities.
Authorities are working with AT&T to identify and fix the problem, and warned that the outage affects both routine and emergency operations, according to a Thursday City of Jackson press release.
Jackson residents needing immediate help should call the Jackson Police Department's precincts at the following direct numbers until service is restored:
Precinct One : 601-960-0914
Precinct Two : 601-960-0768
Precinct Three : 601-960-0871
Precinct Four : 601-960-0742
PD5 : 601-960-0925
Public Safety Communications (city cell) : 601-624-5113
The Hinds County Sheriff’s Office can be reached at 601-352-1521.
Officials urged residents to share the