Emergency responders staffing firehalls for a countywide 911 outage
There is currently a countywide outage of the 911 system. WTIP file photo
An outage of the 911 emergency system is affecting some North Shore residents and businesses. This outage began at 1 p.m., March 14, across Cook County.
In the event that anyone requires emergency assistance, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office asks residents to go to the following locations where emergency responders who are connected to the sheriff's office 911 Dispatch through the ARMER Radio Network are available:
• Cook County Sheriff’s Office - 143 Gunflint Trail
• Grand Portage Fire Department - 102 Store Rd
• Hovland Fire Department - 5059 East Highway 61
• Maple Hill Fire Department at Devil Track - 619 Devil Track Road
• Maple Hill Fire Department at Gunflint - 1392 Gunflint Trail
• Schroeder Fire Department – 124 Cramer Road
• Tofte Fire Department – 7240 Tofte Park Road
• Lutsen Fire Department –116 Caribou Trail
Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen tells WTIP that he has been in touch with telephone provider CenturyLink and the company says the outage is nationwide. It is unknown at this time how long the outage will last. The sheriff's office will provide updates as they are available.
“The safety of our residents in Cook County is always paramount and the number one priority of the Sheriff’s Office,” said Sheriff Eliasen. “Anyone who needs emergency assistance should go to their Fire Hall as personnel are a direct link to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and 911 dispatch.”
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