Pennsylvania Hit by Statewide 911 Outage, Residents Urged to Use Backup Lines
Hey everyone, I want to bring your attention to a serious situation currently unfolding in Pennsylvania. As of Friday, July 11th, 2025, the entire state is experiencing a statewide 911 outage , and this is something we all need to be aware of right now.
According to official updates from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), there's an intermittent failure affecting the state's 911 call system . That means if you're in an emergency and you try dialing 911, there’s a real possibility that the call may not go through.
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This is not just a local issue—it’s impacting counties all across Pennsylvania , including major areas like Philadelphia, Bucks County, Montgomery County, and more. Fire departments and emergency centers are actively pushing out alerts and are asking people to use non-emergency phone lines to reach local authorities if they can’t connect through 911.
Let that sink in for a second. In situations where seconds matter—like fires, medical emergencies, or crimes in progress—our most reliable safety net is down. And there’s no confirmed cause or estimated resolution time yet. That’s unsettling.
Local emergency centers have shared alternative contact numbers. For example, Bucks County residents can call 215-328-8500 , and in Philadelphia, people are urged to contact their local police district directly —you can find those numbers at PhillyPolice.com. Other counties like Montgomery, Chester, Berks, Delaware, and Lehigh have also published specific lines for emergency-related communication.
Authorities are also recommending that people check official social media pages or websites of their local fire companies, police departments, or county offices for updates. That's currently the best way to stay informed while this issue continues to be addressed.
Now, I know it’s tempting to think, “This won’t affect me.” But these kinds of outages remind us how vulnerable our systems can be. So please— save those non-emergency numbers now , share them with your friends and family, and stay alert. Even if you don’t personally need help, someone near you might.
Let’s hope the tech teams and emergency managers can get this resolved fast. But until then, be prepared, stay informed, and stay safe.
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