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A statewide alert went out to use non-emergency numbers, or text to 911. That spurred people to test the system, causing a near 600% spike in text to 911 volume, impairing the 911 centers.

Johnson advised people to dial 911 when something is happening in real time, whether that be a crime, a fire, a medical emergency, a disturbance or suspicious activity.