Verizon Outage - 911 Outages

🚨 WRXD Voluntary Alert: Widespread Phone Outages Across NYC, NJ & CT (Verizon Most Affected)

Weather Response eXpedition (WRXD) is issuing this voluntary alert to inform the public of a widespread telephone service outage impacting the NYC, NJ, and CT regions. The outage appears to be most noticeable on Verizon carriers, though other carriers and services may also be affected depending on location.

Local authorities and New York City Emergency Management have been advised of the ongoing service disruption.

📡 What’s Happening?

Many users are reporting:

• Calls failing to connect

• Dropped calls

• Delayed texts or messaging issues

• Cellular service disruptions in multiple areas

At this time, service interruptions may vary by neighborhood and carrier availability.

⚠️ NYC Warning: Possible 9-1-1 Cellular Disruptions

For the New York City region, some users may experience a disruption when attempting to call 9-1-1 using a cellphone.

If you attempt to call emergency services and your call does not go through, do not wait and do not assume help is already on the way.

✅ What To Do If You Have an Emergency

If you need emergency assistance immediately, use one of the following options:

• Try calling from a phone on another carrier

• Use a landline if available

• Go directly to your nearest police precinct or fire station to report the emergency in person

These alternatives may help ensure your emergency is reported without delay during an outage. 📍 Find Your Local NYC Police Precinct

To locate your nearest New York City police precinct, visit: SHORTURL.AT/A0TMQ

🔁 Stay Updated

Please consider sharing this post with friends, family, and neighbors—especially those who may rely on cellular service for emergency communication.

Weather Response eXpedition (WRXD)