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Calif. City Declares Local Emergency After Cyberattack Disrupts 911 Calls
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PCMag UK
A city in California declared a local emergency after a cyberattack disrupted 911 calls and police and fire dispatch.
Suisun City, northeast of San Francisco, first reported the mysterious attack on Friday, saying it initially impacted “services at City Hall and public safety departments.”
“The cybersecurity incident hit critical public safety operations, including 911 routing, police and fire dispatch, records, and City services.
Suisun City dispatchers are continuing to take calls through the Solano County dispatch center, and Suisun City PD and Fire continue to respond to calls for service.”
The city is also working with the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and California Office of Emergency Services to maintain emergency services and investigate the hack.