Here are some of the local impacts from the worldwide computer outages

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Air traffic, banks and companies all over the world have been impacted by computer issues involving Microsoft.

Here are three local agencies affected:

Volunteer Energy Cooperative:

“The nationwide IT outage has affected some of VEC’s payment systems. If you have an urgent payment need, you can pay with cash, check, or card by visiting your local VEC service center in person. We will inform you when the IT outage is restored and our systems are functioning normally.”

CHI Memorial Hospital:

Chattanooga Metro Airport:

“Due to global computer system outages, air travel will be impacted across the world today. Passengers are advised to monitor flights and follow the guidelines and directives of the airline they are traveling with. We thank you for your patience as they work to resolve their issues and for choosing to fly CHA.”

Chattanooga Airport — Flight Status (chattairport.com)

Blood Assurance:

“This morning’s computer outage has affected Blood Assurance’s ability for a planned import of platelets (due to flight delays and cancelations.) We really need people to donate if they can. Unfortunately the need doesn’t stop, even in a situation like this.”

https://www.bloodassurance.org/about-plasma-donation

Hamilton County Government:

“Hamilton County Government is being impacted by the Global Tech outage. Technical Services is in the process of restoring systems based on their priority. We will provide updates as they are available. We appreciate your patience.”