The communications centers for the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and the Punta Gorda Police Department have made a change.
They have transitioned to a telephone system that helps dispatchers and improves communications management.
The new system also paves the way for texting 911 in the future.
If you have problems reaching the communications centers today, then call the sheriff’s office at 875-8742 or 875-8747.
To reach Punta Gorda Police in this instance, try 628-4534.