Power outages and ice damage impacting communication
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) said communication and cellular towers are being impacted in some parts of the state due to power outages and ice damage.
According to a post on Facebook, TEMA said the disruptions and outages are causing an increased number of calls to be made and is creating congestion with the Emergency 911 system.
We are seeing communications impacts in some areas of the state due to power outages and ice damage affecting phone towers. These disruptions may limit cellular service and are contributing to increased call volume and congestion on 911 systems.
The state is actively working with communications providers and local partners to assess impacts, restore service as quickly as possible, and prioritize critical infrastructure.
TEMA is asking everyone to only use 911 when it is an actual emergency. For non-emergency communication needs, please utilize alternate forms of communication until service is restored to the cellular towers.
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