Verizon has problems with 911 in Hempstead County

HOPE – Verizon Wireless has identified an issue that may affect the 911 services in the Hempstead County area. Until the issue is corrected, please do not rely on Verizon wireless service if you have an emergency. If you need emergency services during this time, please use a landline phone or an ATT or other carrier phone service to call 911. At this time, 911 calls from Verizon serviced phones are not reaching our center.