911 Outage Affects Multiple States

Alaska and Ohio Report Service Disruptions

A widespread technology outage has caused disruptions to 911 emergency services in several states, including Alaska and Ohio. In Alaska, the outage knocked the state's emergency calling system offline for hours, impacting both 911 and non-emergency calls.

Air Travel and Other Services Affected

The outage has also disrupted air travel, with airlines such as Alaska Airlines and JetBlue Airways reporting flight delays and cancellations. Alaska State Troopers have advised residents to use alternate means of communication for emergencies, such as text messages or social media.

The cause of the outage is still under investigation, but it is believed to be related to a global IT issue. Officials are working to restore services as soon as possible.