Emergency personnel in Mississippi are searching for other ways for people to get aid given that 911 lines are down throughout the state.
If someone is in an emergency and is unable to call 911, they should get in touch with their local police enforcement department immediately, according to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.
For general non-emergency needs, Mississippi residents should call 211 to be connected with health and human services,. For specific non-emergency issues like potholes or trash problems, you may be able to call your local city or county’s 311 number.
- Alcorn County Sheriff’s Department: Call 662-331-2008
- Corinth Police Department: Call 662-283-2931
- Desoto County Sheriff’s Office says their 911 system is down, however 911 calls will be sent to the nearest working center.
- Hernando Police Department: Call 662-469-8550
- Hinds County Sheriff’s Office: Call 601-353-1521
- Holly Springs Police Department: Call 662-649-6228
- Horn Lake Police Department: Call 662-393-6174 ext. 1
- Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office: Call 662-234-8789
- Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Call 662-432-2623
- Madison Police Department: Call 601-856-6111
- Marshall County Sheriff’s Department: Call 662-252-2269
- Olive Branch Police Department: Call 662-895-4111
- Rankin County Sheriff’s Office: Call 601-825-1480
- Southaven Police Department: Call 662-393-0228
- Tunica County Sheriff’s Office: Call 662-910-0504
- Tupelo Police Department: Call 662-841-6491
- Panola County Sheriff Office: Call 662-487-2430
- Yazoo County Sheriff’s Office: Call 662-746-0014