CLARKS SUMMIT, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say a phone outage is impacting Verizon landlines in Clarks Summit, making it harder for some residents in the area to contact 911.
Authorities told 28/22 News Sunday afternoon that there is a reported landline phone outage in Clarks Summit for Verizon customers.
About 250 residents are affected, and there is no cause or estimated time for repairs to be completed.
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Residents are advised by officials that if they are experiencing an emergency and they can't reach 911, to call the non-emergency line at 570-342-9111.
If the non-emergency number doesn't work, residents are urged by authorities to go to nearby fire departments in Clark Summit, Ransom Township, and South Abington Township.
