911 outage impacting some emergency services in Manitoba

Emergency services in Manitoba are facing disruptions due to an issue with the 911 system, affecting residents across the province. Manitoba RCMP confirmed they are aware of the problem and are working with the service provider to resolve it.

The outage impacts the entire province, but notably excludes the City of Winnipeg. This means that individuals requiring immediate assistance outside of Winnipeg may encounter difficulties when dialing the standard 911 number. Emergency alerts have been issued to inform the public of the situation.

Authorities are urging Manitobans to attempt calling 911 first. However, if they are unable to connect, they should immediately try calling their local fire department, police service, or ambulance directly. The Brandon Police Service has stated that the disruption is not related to their internal communication center, emphasizing that the telecommunications provider is actively working on a solution.