Damaged telecom line takes down phones to Lake County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center

By Lake County News Reports | Jul 20, 2018
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Sheriff’s Office reported Thursday evening that its dispatch center is without telephone capabilities due to a damaged telecommunication line.

At approximately 2:40 p.m. Thursday a vehicle damaged a telecommunication line in the north Lakeport Area, the agency reported.

On Thursday evening, the sheriff’s office said AT&T is working to repair the damaged line, however, there is no estimated time to have the repairs completed.

All 9-1-1 lines have been routed to other 9-1-1 centers to be dispersed to the proper public safety agencies, the sheriff’s office said.

During this time, the normal Lake County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch telephone lines are not operational and are not able to be transferred.

If you required emergency response please dial 9-1-1. However, if you do not require emergency response please do not utilize 9-1-1.

Once the telephone lines are operational the sheriff’s office said it will send out another advisory message notifying the public that the phone system is back in service.