The Verizon Wireless switcher in Stockton, California, has lost the ability to relay calls to 911 from Verizon Wireless callers in the Reno/Sparks/Washoe County areas, so 911 service is not available for Verizon customers in our area for police, fire and ambulance service. Regular phone calls are not affected. In the meantime, you may find these numbers helpful:

Reno Public Safety Dispatch: (775) 334-2121 or (775) 334-COPS
Washoe County Dispatch: (775) 785-WCSO
City of Sparks Dispatch: (775) 353-2231
Lyon County: (775) 463-6620