Live updates on global IT outage: Some news outlets, airlines lose access to computer systems

Officials in several US states, including Alaska, Virginia and Iowa, have warned of problems with the 911 emergency number in their areas.

The Alaska State Police warned that many 911 and non-emergency call centers across the state are not working properly and shared alternate numbers for areas where 911 is not working.

In Virginia, the Fairfax City Police Department said on social media that it was experiencing technical difficulties with its phone systems, including 911. The department shared a non-emergency number for callers and said 911 could still be used, but calls would not go directly to a dispatch center.

New Hampshire Emergency Services and Communications reported a temporary outage early Friday morning. At about 1 a.m., New Hampshire 911 dispatchers reported they were unable to answer incoming emergency calls that they could see on their computer systems, the agency said in a news release. Unanswered calls were being returned to ensure people got the help they needed. By 3:30 a.m., calls and texts to 911 were being received on a backup system and the system was fully restored, officials said.

In Iowa, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office warned on social media that phone lines were down. The office said emergency calls may be routed to neighboring counties, but emergency calls will be immediately redirected to the county sheriff’s office.