# California city declares emergency after cyberattack on 911 2026-08-10T09:11:41+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Suisun City in California has declared a local state of emergency after a cyberattack hit its 911 emergency call system and other municipal services. The malicious software breached the city's IT systems at 5.45 am on August 7, forcing officials to shut down the entire computer network. Police, fire and ambulance services continue to operate, with 911 calls rerouted through the Solano County dispatch centre. The FBI, the US Department of Homeland Security and state agencies are investigating. The city council approved the emergency declaration to access resources and seek reimbursement for costs. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: 911 emergency, California, cyberattack, FBI investigation, local government, public safety Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/california-city-declares-emergency-after-cyberattack-on-911/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/california-city-declares-emergency-after-cyberattack-on-911/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.