Governor Bruce Rauner’s administration announced Thursday he plans to veto a bill that would fund 911 emergency services.

Without the bill, 911 funding in the state will stop at the end of the fiscal year, June 30.

“This is a matter of life and death and property,” says St. Clair County 911 Executive Director Herb Simmons.

“It is crucial if June 30 comes and there’s not a piece of legislation then we’re in trouble,” Simmons said.

Saline County 911 coordinator Tracy Felty asked Saline residents to call the governor’s office and ask him to fund the 911 centers.

Felty said, “If lawmakers don’t come to an agreement before the current law expires on June 30, then on July 1, 2017, 911 systems across Illinois could be without the ability to pay the power or phone bill.”

Crystal Gurley, the Union County 911 director, worries that their center could shut down without funding. Gurley also noted the state is already four months behind in funding their emergency center.

“We do have some money sitting in an account but it’s not much. It wouldn’t handle for the summer,” said Gurley.

The Governor’s office admitted they’ve seen an influx of calls asking for funding, but he still decided to veto the bill.

A similar crisis occurred when the Governor failed to pass a budget in 2015. Ultimately, the money was released and 911 centers were able to stay open.