Suisun City Declares State of Emergency After Cyberattack Disrupts Public Safety Services
Suisun City has declared a state of emergency and shut down its computer network following a cybersecurity attack that disrupted critical public safety services, including 911 routing and police/fire dispatch. The city is working with federal agencies to investigate the…
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, August 9, 2026 —
SUISUN CITY – Suisun City officials have declared a state of emergency and taken the drastic step of shutting down the city’s computer network in response to a cybersecurity attack that has significantly disrupted essential public safety services.
The attack, which occurred recently, has impacted critical functions including the routing of 911 calls and the dispatch systems for both police and fire departments. The full extent of the disruption and the specific nature of the cyberattack are currently under investigation.
In response to the incident, the city has initiated a state of emergency to mobilize resources and facilitate a swift response to the ongoing crisis. The shutdown of the computer network is a precautionary measure aimed at containing the damage and preventing further compromise of city systems.
City authorities are actively collaborating with federal agencies to investigate the origins of the cyberattack and to work towards the restoration of affected systems. The timeline for full system recovery remains uncertain as the investigation and remediation efforts are underway.
The disruption to public safety services has raised concerns among residents and city officials alike. The city is expected to provide further updates as more information becomes available and as progress is made in restoring network functionality and ensuring the continuity of critical services.
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