09/17/2026
ONTARIO-WIDE 9-1-1 SERVICE OUTAGE REPORTED
OPP UPDATE: 9-1-1 LARGELY STABILIZED
*** Intermittent Disruptions May Still Exist ***
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is aware that the 9-1-1 system has largely stabilized. All OPP Provincial Communications Centres across the province are once again receiving and processing 9-1-1 calls.
At about 4:00 a.m. today, the OPP started receiving reports of intermittent 9-1-1 outages across the province. Members of the public requiring emergency police response were directed to call the OPP non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122, which remains fully operational.
Throughout the temporary outage, the OPP continues to respond to calls for service.
While the 9-1-1 system appears to be largely restored, it is possible that intermittent disruptions may still exist. If you are unable to reach the OPP by dialing 9-1-1, please call the OPP non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122. Do not call 9-1-1 to test the system or confirm if it works for you.
The OPP thanks the phone network providers for expediting the restoration of the 9-1-1 service.
At 8:40am there are reports of some local police services experiencing a return of 9-1-1 service. However, the OPP has not yet announced that 9-1-1 has been restored province-wide. We will share that update when the OPP has confirmed a complete return of 9-1-1.
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has received reports of intermittent 9-1-1 outages across the province.
Members of the public requiring emergency police response are urged to call the OPP non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122, which remains fully operational.
OPP members continue to respond to calls for service despite the temporary outage.
Members of the public should not call 9-1-1 for information, updates, or to test the phone line if they are not in an emergency situation.
The OPP is working with service providers to expedite the restoration of 9-1-1 service.
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