Statewide 911 Outage Reported Across Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA (July 11, 2025) — Multiple fire departments and county emergency management centers across Pennsylvania are alerting the public to a statewide 911 system outage, urging residents to seek alternative methods to report emergencies.
The exact cause of the outage remains under investigation, but officials confirm that emergency services are still operational and ready to respond. However, callers may be unable to reach 911 through traditional phone lines in several counties.
Authorities are advising residents to:
- Call local police or fire department non-emergency numbers directly
- Visit the nearest police or fire station in person for urgent assistance
- Monitor official county emergency pages and local government alerts for updates
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and state IT officials are actively working with telecom providers to restore full 911 functionality.
Residents are urged to remain calm, follow official guidance, and only use emergency resources when absolutely necessary to help manage response capacity.
Updates will be provided as the situation develops.
