A “911 problem” is causing service disruptions in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick Tuesday morning.
An emergency alert was issued in Nova Scotia shortly after 8 a.m., stating that people having difficulty contacting 911 in an emergency should use one of the following numbers:
- Halifax Regional Municipality: 902-490-5020
- Cape Breton Regional Municipality: 902-563-5151
- Mainland Nova Scotia except HRM and Cape Breton Island except CBRM: 1-800-803-7267
- Kentville: 902-678-2100.
Nova Scotia’s Office of Emergency Management says updates will be provided via EMO Twitter And Facebook Page.
In a tweet shortly after 8 a.m., New Brunswick’s Office of Emergency Management said it was “aware of reported telephone/telecommunications service disruptions” that may affect connections to 911 emergency services.
It added that people who cannot reach 911 should contact their local police or fire department.
The St. John’s police force said in a tweet that the service “is not currently operating in St. John’s and the surrounding area and other parts of the province.”
It said provincial NB911 is working to resolve the matter and that people who need to reach the St. John’s police force should call 506-648-3333.
The Fredericton Police Force said residents should call 506-460-2300, while those outside city limits should call their local RCMP detachment.
A list of RCMP New Brunswick detachments and their phone numbers can be found at Here,