The attack “hit critical public safety operations, including 911 routing, police and fire dispatch, records and City services,” according to a government notice. Over the last week, multiple cities and counties have reported cyberattacks or ransomware incidents that similarly impacted public services and government operations. The mayor told local news outlets that emergency services were not impacted and that email systems used by local officials were not affected. But the Mitchell Republic reported county officials were ordered not to open any emails sent from Mitchell’s town government. The attacks on local governments coincide with an alarming string of cyberattacks on water and wastewater systems that have affected at least 12 states.