Platte City, MO – The Platte County Missouri Sheriff’s Office has issued an alert Monday morning after experiencing technical problems with its non-emergency phone line.
According to the department, the Platte County Communications Center is currently unable to receive calls on its regular non-emergency number. Officials are advising residents to use one of two temporary phone numbers until service is restored.
For non-emergencies, callers should use 816-678-5479 or 816-645-7033. The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that 911 remains fully operational and should continue to be used for all emergency situations.
The office did not provide an estimated time for when the issue will be fixed but said updates will be shared once service returns to normal.
Residents are encouraged to share the information to ensure neighbors, local businesses, and community members are aware of the temporary contact numbers.
This issue may cause minor delays in non-emergency response or communication until repairs are complete.
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