UPDATE: 911 issues tonight in Columbia area

By Brian Hauswirth
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911 service in the Columbia/Boone County area is being impacted on this Monday evening.

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Boone County Joint Communications is located near the Boone County Sheriff’s Department (photo courtesy of Joint Communications website)

Boone County Joint Communications says it’s currently experiencing a phone outage that is affecting 911 phone lines. If you need to reach emergency services in Columbia/Boone County, you’re urged to call 311 or (573) 442-6131. Joint Communications says phone company Brightspeed is experiencing outages that are causing outages to 911 lines.