Cell phone users in the Chula Vista area received a text message Sunday evening saying the Chula Vista Police Department was having technical issues with the 911 emergency calls system.
The message advised the public that if they experience a busy signal or other difficulties in dialing 911, they should text a message to 911 or call the Police Department at 619-691-5151. The Chula Vista Fire Department also was affected, according to reports.
“Trouble-shooting is in progress,” states a message posted on the Police Department’s X account, formerly known as Twitter. “We’re working to resolve this as quickly as possible. Please share this with family-friends-neighbors in Chula Vista.”
Further information was unavailable.