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Widespread issue | These are the numbers you should call if you can't reach 911
This is a widespread issue, not exclusive to Mecklenburg County.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As part of a widespread issue being experienced across the region, dispatch centers in Mecklenburg County are experiencing telephone service provider interruptions related to communications into and out of their 911 centers. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office is advising the public to use a 10-digit number if they have issues reaching 911 in an emergency.
Please call 911 first. If you have difficulty connecting, use the following numbers:
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department: 704-336-3237
- Charlotte Fire Department: 704-336-3473
- MEDIC: 704-943-6200
- If you are unsure, dial: 704-336-3237
