A sudden fiber line cut in Fredericksburg has taken local 911 services offline, forcing residents to rely on cell phones for emergencies.
Impact on 911 Operations
Police posted just before 3 p.m. Wednesday that a fiber line was severed near the 1600 block of Hwy 87 South, affecting 911 operations in several counties.
Police Advice for Residents
The department urged anyone with an emergency to call 911 from a cell phone rather than a landline until the line is restored. “If anyone has an emergency and needs to call 911, they should do it from a cell phone and not a landline until service is restored,” the post read.
Repair Schedule
Frontier Internet updated at 5:15 p.m. that a repair crew could begin work Friday morning.
Key Takeaways
- A fiber line cut near Hwy 87 South has disrupted 911 services in multiple counties.
- Residents are advised to use cell phones for emergency calls until repairs begin.
- Repairs are expected to start Friday morning.
The incident highlights the vulnerability of emergency communications infrastructure and the importance of backup options for residents.
