Downtown Buildings and Businesses Experiencing Phone Disruption

The City of Columbus, Indiana is currently experiencing a disruption
affecting all phone lines across its municipal buildings. Earlier today Smithville reported
that one of their fiber lines had been cut that provides service to the city and several
other businesses in the area. This unforeseen technical issue has resulted in the
temporary inability to make or receive calls to the public.
City officials are actively working with telecommunications providers to resolve the
disruption. methods.

In the meantime Email correspondence and the city’s official website will remain fully
operational. For non-emergency inquiries to the Columbus Fire Department or the
Columbus Police Department, please call 812.379.1689. If you are experiencing an
emergency, please call 911.

Further updates will be provided as they become available on the city of Columbus
website. For more information or to report any
concerns, please visit http://www.columbus.in.gov or follow their social media channels.