Fairfield County, SC – The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that it is currently experiencing both phone and internet outages affecting regular communication lines. Officials confirmed that the county’s 911 emergency service remains fully operational.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, residents needing non-emergency assistance are encouraged to call 803-465-4869 or 803-718-3815. Those trying to reach the department directly may also use 803-402-9648 until regular services are restored.
The outage has impacted multiple local agencies, including the Fairfield County Fire Service, prompting a public notice to ensure residents know which numbers to use in the event of an emergency or urgent matter. Officials did not specify the cause of the disruption or an estimated time for full restoration.
Authorities are reminding residents that 911 should still be used for all emergency calls and that the alternate numbers are for non-emergency needs only.
Residents are encouraged to stay alert for further updates through the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office’s official Facebook page and local news outlets.
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