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911 Experiencing Phone Issues in Ohio and West Virginia

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Kanawha County Emergency Operation is reporting that there is a current issue with Frontier phone lines using the 756 exchange in Kanawha County. The 256 exchange can call other 756 exchange numbers but not outside the exchange.

So those in Kanawha County in the 756 exchange area that has an emergency should call the Alum Creek Fire Station at 304-590-9426 or 304-767-3651., and the fire station will be in contact with 911 via radio communications in order to dispatch the necessary emergency response.

Also Gallia County in Ohio is experiencing problems with it's 911 emergency phone lines as well as cell phones. At this time, the regular seven digit phone line are still operational.

Some people are experiencing issues using cell phones to contact the following numbers. resident should use land line if available. Any one with an emergency should use the following numbers to contact the Gallia County 911 center.

Gallia County Sheriff's Dept.- 740-446-1221

Gallopolis City Police Dept.-  740-446-1313

Gallia County EMS - 740-446-3126

Gallia County 911 has also made contact with local fire departments and they are aware of the issues. If you cant reach the 911 Center, please call the following departments for assistance.

Guyan Township Fire Dept.- 740-256-1645

Harrison Township Fire Dept. 740-256-1035

Gallipolis Volunteer Fire Dept.- 740-446-9533

Rio Grande Volunteer Fire Dept.- 740-245-1704

Greenfield Volunteer Fire Dept- 740-379-2378

Centerville Volunteer Fire Dept.- 740-245-5517

Springfield Volunteer Fire Dept.- 740-388-9067

Vinton Volunteer Fire Dept.- 740 388-8307