Multiple alerts went out Tuesday that AT&T reported a 911 service interruption to the borough. The text-based alerts give people who receive them an alternative to the three-digit emergency number, asking them to call the police station at 907-766-2121 if their emergency call is dropped. 

Haines Borough IT contractor Austin Neal said he has spoken with both AT&T and the local Alaska Power & Telephone company on the issue. The 911 dedicated line is carried…

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