Indio Experiencing Temporary Emergency 911 Line Issue

Emergency calling problems affected Indio, Palm Springs and Cathedral City, California, on Oct. 22, 2026. Agencies provided alternate dispatch numbers while some cellular callers could not reach 911. Indio reported restoration at 4:11 p.m., and a county public safety alert said 911 services were operational by 5 p.m. The countywide cause remained unconfirmed; officials cited suspected cable vandalism without confirming its extent.