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Who to call if you have questions after Gov. Abbott issues public health disaster

Police dispatch in Midland and Odessa are being inundated with calls. Here's the right number to call to make sure emergency lines aren't wrapped up.

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TEXAS, USA — Following Governor Abbott's announcement of a public health disaster, both Midland and Odessa are reporting a large influx of calls.

These calls are not allowing dispatch to get to the people who are in need of police help due to an emergency.

If you have a question about what the declaration means for your city, please call the following numbers:

ODESSA-

OPD Public Information office-432-335-3322

City Manager’s office-432-335-3286

MIDLAND-

PIO Office-432-685-7909

City Manager’s office 432-685-7209

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