Muskogee, OK – The Muskogee County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that its main phone lines are currently down due to an ongoing internet outage affecting the area.
According to a post shared by the Sheriff’s Office about 15 minutes ago, the outage has disrupted regular communication channels, leaving staff temporarily unable to receive non-emergency calls. Officials emphasized that emergency services remain fully operational and urged residents to dial 911 for all urgent matters.
While the cause of the outage has not been confirmed, internet-related disruptions have impacted several county departments in recent weeks, according to local reports. It remains unclear when full phone service will be restored.
Residents needing non-emergency assistance are encouraged to monitor the Sheriff’s Office’s official Facebook page for updates as service restoration efforts continue.
This outage underscores the growing challenges rural departments face when internet interruptions affect vital communication systems.
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