***UPDATE:*** Emergency 911 call operations appear to be back to normal. Thank you for your patience while this issue was being resolved.
BISMARCK, N.D. – Emergency 911 is currently experiencing an outage. If you are having difficulties contacting 911 by voice, call alternate number if 911 is unreachable: 701-223-9111, or text 911. Enter the numbers "911" in the "To" field.
Text message should be brief and include:
o Location
o Type of emergency
o Then, "Send" message.
Be prepared to answer questions and follow instructions from the 9-1-1 personnel. Text in simple words - do not use abbreviations.
We will send an update when we have more information.
For more information about how to text 911 visit https://www.911.nd.gov/