Josephine County Emergency Phone Lines Down: 911 Remain Operational

Grants Pass, Oregon- Josephine County has announced that its business and non-emergency phone lines are currently inoperative. This issue affects communication with the county jail and non-emergency dispatch services.

Residents are advised that while these lines are unavailable, 911 emergency services remain fully operational. In urgent situations, individuals can still contact 911, and emergency responders will employ alternative communication methods to provide assistance.

Authorities have emphasized that 911 should be used strictly for emergencies to ensure critical calls are prioritized. Updates on the status of the phone lines will be provided as more information becomes available.

Residents are encouraged to use discretion in contacting emergency services during this outage.