911 Phone Outages Impact Emergency Services and Air Travel

Massive International Technology Outage Causes Service Disruptions

A widespread international technology outage caused significant disruptions to 911 phone lines and other emergency services in the United States, including Alaska and Ohio. The outage began on Thursday night and continued into the early hours of Friday morning. Alaska State Troopers reported that the outage affected 911 systems throughout the state, leaving many residents unable to reach emergency responders.

Alaska Emergency Calling System Offline

In Alaska, the outage disrupted the state's emergency calling system, causing delays in receiving 911 calls. This outage posed a significant challenge for residents and visitors in need of immediate assistance. Alaska Airlines also reported outages, affecting flight schedules and causing delays for passengers.

Impact on Air Travel and Other Services

The technology outage also impacted air travel, with Southwest Airlines and JetBlue Airways reporting flight cancellations and delays. Southwest Airlines confirmed that the outage had affected its operations but did not provide specific details on the extent of the disruptions.

Outage Restoration and Investigation

As of Friday morning, 911 systems in Alaska had been restored, and emergency services were operating normally. However, the outage's root cause remains under investigation, and it is unclear when all affected services will be fully operational.