Fire Chief Paul E. Flanagan and Police Chief Terence M. Delehanty report that the Massachusetts state 911 system is currently experiencing intermittent interruption of service related to problems with a nationwide internet service provider. This is a national problem also impacting most of Massachusetts, including here in Winthrop.
As a result, residents are temporarily urged contact the police or fire department for assistance by dialing the following direct numbers:
Police Emergencies: 617-846-1212
Fire and Medical Emergencies: 617-846-3473
Motorists or those on state property/highways needing State Police assistance can also call the following State Police emergency call centers:
Shelburne Control PSAP 413-625-8200
New Braintree Control PSAP 508-867-1170
Northampton Control PSAP 413-586-1508
Framingham PSAP 508-820-2121.
Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
Stay Informed:
Utilize Massachusetts Alerts to receive emergency notifications and information from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service. Massachusetts Alerts is a free app that is available for Android and iPhones. To learn more aboutMassachusetts Alerts, and for information on how to download the free app onto your smartphone, visit:http://www.mass.gov/service-details/massachusetts-smartphone-app.