An outage of 911 phone lines in two US states has left emergency responders scrambling to find other ways to assist people needing help.

Emergency lines were down across Mississippi around 2pm local time today, according to Hinds County Sheriff and Jackson Police Chief Tyree Jones.

‘Attention: 911 and administration lines are currently down statewide. This has impacted calls and emergency responses,’ he wrote on social media.

‘Officials are working with AT&T to identify and correct the problem. ‘Will continue to update and provide a contingency plan.’

Residents in different parts of the state have been advised to instead call their local police department, sheriff’s office and law enforcement precincts.

Officials urged residents to spread the word on the numbers to call inthe meantime

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