911 System Outage in Massachusetts

SOURCE apnews.com
The 911 system in Massachusetts went down for several hours, causing a disruption in emergency services. The system was eventually restored, and residents were advised to contact local police departments or use local call boxes for assistance during the outage.

Key Points

  • 911 system in Massachusetts was down for several hours
  • Residents advised to contact local police departments or use local call boxes for assistance
  • Operations at Tufts Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital were not impacted by the outage
  • Confusion in other northeastern states due to notifications

Pros

  • System restored after outage

Cons

  • Disruption in emergency services