CAPE COD – Updated: The Massachusetts 911 system has been restored. The public may now resume calling 911 for emergencies.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
The Massachusetts State 911 Department continues to investigate the cause of the disruption.
Editor’s note: Although 911 service has been restored, it would be a good idea to put the business numbers below for your town in your contacts for future reference.
Previous coverage: A statewide 911 outage is being reported due to a server error. In case of Emergencies please call the business lines as follows:
Provincetown 508-487-1212
Truro 508-487-8730
Wellfleet 508-349-2100
Eastham 508-255-0551
Orleans 508-255-0117
Brewster 508-896-7011
Harwich 508-430-7541
Chatham 508-945-1213
Dennis 508-394-1315
Yarmouth 508-775-0445
Barnstable 508-775-0387 or 508-775-0812
Mashpee 508 539-1454
Sandwich 508-888-1212
Bourne 508-759-4453
Falmouth 774-255-4527 or 508-548-1212
Calling any PD or FD number will work as agencies will work together to get the services you need to you.
Mass State Police posted the following statement:
The State 911 Department is experiencing a technical issue affecting public safety answering points (PSAPs) across the State. If you need State Police assistance, please call one of the following regional dispatches:
Northshore: 978-538-6180
Western Massachusetts: 413-587-5700
Franklin County: 413-625-8326 or 413-625-8468
Western Worcester County: 508-867-5181 or 508-309-5350
Worcester County: 508-829-8420
South Coast, Cape & Islands: 508-397-3192
Greater Boston: 617-946-3080
Logan Airport: 617-568-7301
Metrowest: 508-820-2121
We will provide further updates when 911 service is restored.