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missing persons Back to top How does an AMBER Alert work?

April 26, 2017Alert amber MISSING persons

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missing persons Back to top How does an AMBER Alert work?

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• The Emergency Alert System (EAS) is activated. • An e-mail and fax message is sent throughout the state to media outlets. • The information is posted on electronic billboards and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) signboards in the local area of the alert. • A law enforcement radio broadcast and computer message is sent to all law enforcement agencies in the state. • A toll free telephone line for tips and information is activated at (877) AMBER-OH • A Truckers Alert system is activated. • The Ohio Lottery posts the information on lottery terminals. • Special law enforcement response teams and programs are offered to assist in the search for the missing person. • Partners, such as phone companies, the Ohio Outdoor Advertising Association, the Ohio Electric Cooperative, the national Center for Missing and Exploited Children and others are notified and they re-distribute the alert.