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Kaua‘i Police Department Announces Backup Numbers Amid Phone Service Disruption

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Published on May 20, 2025
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The Kaua‘i Police Department experienced a temporary disruption with their phone services, including the non-emergency and 911 emergency lines, due to a network issue with Hawaiian Telcom. Kaua‘i Police Department has released alternative contact numbers for the public, according to the County of Kauai.

At around 10 a.m. on the day in question, both the emergency and non-emergency phone lines experienced issues due to a network problem with Hawaiian Telcom. The Kaua‘i Police Department confirmed that the lines are now working again. They have also provided backup numbers to use if there are future issues: (808) 755-8516 and (808) 652-7837, as reported by the County of Kauai.

The Kaua‘i Police Department has restored phone services after a recent disruption and advises the public to keep alternative contact numbers available in case of future issues. Updates on the phone lines and related information will be shared as they become available, as stated by the County of Kauai.