911 calls not getting through in New Brunswick, interruption with Bell telephone service

RIVERVIEW (N.B.) – The Royal Canadian Mounted Police in New Brunswick have advised that due to a technical issue with the phone lines, 911 calls are not getting through across New Brunswick. In an emergency in RCMP jurisdiction, call 506-429-3973. A public Alert Ready message has been requested.

The Town has also been notified that telephone service interruption is currently being experienced by Bell customers.

If you are in Riverview, are unable to use your phone to call out and you have a fire or medical emergency, please report to the Fire Station. If you are unable to, please send someone to the Fire Station, which is located at 650 Pinewood Rd, Riverview, NB E1B 5M7.