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PITTSBURGH — Almost every county in Southwestern Pennsylvania is reporting a shortage of 911 dispatchers.

This is not only affecting centers locally, but nationwide. It’s a serious issue and the big question is: will your call be answered right away?

Dispatch centers are doing everything they can to answer every emergency call, but said more workers are needed.

Right now local 911 call centers are preparing for more emergency calls to come in as remnants of Tropical Storm Ida are expected to hit the area. Butler’s 911 call center is reporting toruble filling some part-time positions…