Crime & Safety
911 Has Been Restored: Baltimore Mayor
Citizens can once again call 911 in the event of an emergency, Baltimore mayor says; use 311 if issues persist.
BALTIMORE, MD — The 911 system is back in business, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake reported before 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday. She advised using 311 if there are any difficulties.
Emergency officials had advised citizens earlier in the evening to dial 311 in case of emergencies.
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Baltimore City's Office of Emergency Management reported that the 911 number was not working Tuesday evening.
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Instead, citizens should call 311 to make reports, according to officials.
Those who dial 911 receive the busy signal.
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