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Eastern Shore 9-1-1 call issues for Verizon users resolved

People on the Eastern Shore are having trouble calling 911
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EASTERN SHORE, Va — UPDATE: 911 services on the Eastern Shore are functioning and operating normally.

If you live on the Eastern Shore, you may have had trouble reaching 911 Monday morning.

Eastern Shore 911 centers are reportedly experiencing an intermittent issue with Verizon equipment.

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Around 10 a.m. on Monday, a representative for the Eastern Shore's 911 service said Verizon finished initial repairs and 911 services were functional. However, the 911 service says they still want the public to be aware since the issues with calling 911 were intermittent.

If you have an emergency you are asked to call 757-387-9508.