Sheriff’s Office: Phone outage affecting 9-1-1 calls, but callers should still use that number

Linn County Undersheriff Paul Timm reports the 911 Dispatch Center is still receiving 911 calls during the reported CenturyLink phone service outage.  Those with an emergency are still urged to call 911.

The outage has impacted the transfer of 911 calls from the dispatch center to other outside agencies. This includes police departments in Lebanon, Sweet Home and Albany, or other fire departments outside of Linn County’s dispatch service, primarily in the Lyons and…