UPDATE: The Starke County Sheriff's Office announced their 911 services have been restored.

ORIGINAL STORY: STARKE COUNTY, Ind. -- Due to storms Tuesday morning, Starke County's 911 equipment has been affected, and 911 lines are not operational.

Emergency calls are being rerouted to the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office. If you need to dial 911, please be patient and provide accurate location information so it can be relayed back to Starke County.

Non-emergency lines remain fully functional, and you can still reach Starke County Dispatch directly at 574-772-3771 (Option 2).

Technicians are actively working to restore full 911 service as quickly as possible.