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Here's a list of Shelby County emergency numbers if you ever have trouble getting through to 911

After a problem Tuesday where some Verizon customers could not reach 911, it's a good idea to keep these emergency numbers on hand.

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County Emergency officials said Wednesday morning that a problem with some Verizon customers connecting to emergency dispatchers when dialing 911 has been resolved.

According to the City of Memphis Office of Emergency Management, Verizon said the problem was occurring Tuesday through several parts of Tennessee.

Below is a list of the emergency numbers for local emergency agencies should customers need them. It may be best to save them to a phone’s contact list.

Memphis Police: 901-543-6333
Memphis Fire Department: 901-458-3311
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office: 901-379-7625
Shelby County Fire Department: 901-386-1728
Bartlett Police: 901-385-5555
Collierville Police: 901-853-3207
Germantown Police: 901-754-7222
Millington Police: 901-872-3333

🚨PSA from Shelby County TN. 911 Emergency Communications District:
We are receiving reports this morning that some @Verizon customers are having trouble dialing 911. @Verizon has informed us that it is working on the problem, which is also occurring in other parts of TN.
— Memphis Office of Emergency Management (@MEMPHISOEM) October 4, 2022

We’ll keep you updated! If you are having trouble connecting with 911, call direct:
Bartlett Police 385-5555
Collierville PD 853-3207
Germantown PD 754-7222
Memphis Fire 458-3311
Memphis PD 543-6333
Millington PD 872-3333
SC Sheriff’s Office 379-7625
SC Fire Dept. 386-1728
— Memphis Office of Emergency Management (@MEMPHISOEM) October 4, 2022

📢ATTENTION: Statement from Shelby County TN 911 Emergency Communications District:
"Verizon Wireless issue:
The previously reported incident where customers were having trouble dialing 9-1-1 has been resolved."
— Memphis Office of Emergency Management (@MEMPHISOEM) October 5, 2022

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