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Indio, Palm Springs Experiencing Temporary Emergency 911 Line Issue
Officials said some cellphone users may not reach 911 and advised callers to use an alternate emergency number.
- On Thursday, October 22, 2026, a service disruption in Riverside County prevented some cellular users from reaching 911 dispatchers, prompting officials to issue emergency alerts across the region.
- Officer Joseph Brooks said the outage "may stem from vandalism in Los Angeles," though authorities cannot confirm that link; Palm Springs reported disruptions shortly after 2 a.m. Thursday.
- The disruption affected callers using multiple cellular providers, including T-Mobile. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department advised residents unable to connect to call 951-776-1078 for emergency assistance.
- Emergency systems in Desert Hot Springs, Murrieta, and Menifee remained fully operational Thursday. Police in those areas continued monitoring the regional situation closely.
- Officials had no estimated time for restoring service as of 7 a.m. Thursday. Authorities advised residents to reserve emergency lines for urgent needs and monitor official sources for updates.
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911 outages reported across Riverside County
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) — Emergency officials are warning residents about disruptions to 911 service across parts of Riverside County Thursday morning, including Indio and Palm Springs. An alert issued around 6:25 a.m. warned that 911 service may be unavailable in Riverside County. Residents unable to reach 911 are being directed to call alternative emergency
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