Emergency call operators in one state have been forced to revert to pen and paper after a power outage took out digital triple zero systems.

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An unplanned outage plunged Triple Zero Victoria's computer-aided dispatch system into darkness at 12.30am on Wednesday, a spokesperson said.

Emergency calls continued to be taken throughout the incident, with the usual backup measures enacted until the system resumed normal operations.

"Our staff are highly trained in Victoria's (computer-aided dispatch) backup procedures, which are consistent with all other jurisdictions," the spokesperson said.

The system was off for "a number of hours" before grad

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