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Anne Arundel Co. experiencing issues receiving 911 calls

By Sarah Beth Hensley

WASHINGTON — Anne Arundel County residents may have trouble getting through to 911 Tuesday.

The county’s call center is experiencing some issues receiving 911 calls. People who call 911 may get a busy signal, police tweeted Tuesday afternoon.

Officials or those experiencing a medical emergency can call 410-222-0701, police said.

“Verizon is actively working to resolve this issue,” police tweeted.

Stay with WTOP.com for updates on this developing story.

1 tornado confirmed in Anne Arundel County during Tuesday’s storms

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