Advisory
Nationwide Verizon outage on East Coast. CPD/OEM message on alternate emergency calling procedures.
It has been reported that Verizon devices, including cell phones, landlines, and internet services, are not working on the east coast.
For emergency calls with Verizon cell phones the Cranford Police Department asks callers to please send a Text Message to 911 if you cannot call directly.
- Open the message app on your phone or wireless device.
- In “To” type “911” (there is no need to add “-“)
- In the message field type the location, (address and municipality) and a brief description of the problem.
Address/Location
Cranford Police Department
8 Springfield Ave
Cranford, NJ 07016
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 908-272-2222
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP CRANFORDPD followed by your message, to 888777