YPD reports error calling 9-1-1 for some Verizon users

Published March 24, 2022 6:56 AM

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma Police Department is advising of a potential outage for cell phone users with Verizon.

The technical issue is not allowing users to call 9-1-1 in an emergency.

The caller is hearing the 'busy' line.

If there is an emergency, call YPD dispatch directly at 928-783-4421.

This number is operational 24 hours a day.

They are working to repair the connection with Verizon.

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April was born and raised in San Diego where she loved the beach town and her two dogs, Lexi and Malibu. She decided to trade the beach for the snow and advanced her education at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff.

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