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911 System Down in Several Southwest Missouri Communities

Michele Skalicky

The 911 operating system that serves Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Laclede, Stone Counties and Taney Counties is currently down. 

Taney County 911 administrator, Tammy Hagler, told KSMU they are working to identify the problem, which is impacting around 60,000 Missouri residents.  She said they believe the problem is with equipment that's in the Jefferson City area.

Branson police officers are patrolling neighborhoods, and the Branson Fire Department is also aware and on standby, according to the city of Branson.   

Hagler said calls to 911 are currently being routed to administrative numbers.  

If you have an emergency, you’re asked to use these numbers:

Branson Police:  (417) 334-3300

Taney County Sheriff:  (417) 546-7250

Hollister Police Department:  (417) 334-6565

Stone County Sheriff - (417) 339-9117

Taney County Ambulance:  (417) 334-1441

Christian County Sheriff:  (417) 581-2332

Barry County Sheriff:  (417) 847-6556

Dade County Sheriff:  (417) 637-2312

Dallas County Sheriff:  (417) 345-2441

Laclede County Sheriff:  (417) 532-2311

Michele Skalicky has worked at KSMU since the station occupied the old white house at National and Grand. She enjoys working on both the announcing side and in news and has been the recipient of statewide and national awards for news reporting. She likes to tell stories that make a difference. Michele enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, camping and leisurely kayaking.