Residents were advised this morning that all regular Bermuda Police Service telephone lines are out of service.

The emergency 911 line as well as the non-emergency 211 and the main BPS line at 295-0011 were among those affected by the problem, which was said to be a result of “technical difficulties”.

For police assistance, the following phone numbers should be used until further notice:

Land lines:

• 292-5590

• 295-0012

• 295-0064

• 292-7403

• 292-1707

Mobile phone lines:

• 515- 1745

• 515-1622

• 515-1623

• 515-1624

• 515-1625

The BPS said: “For the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and/or ambulance, please call 533-2066.

“We thank the public for their co-operation and will provide an update as soon as normal service is restored.”