How to Find Current AMBER Alerts

The AMBER Alert system was created to spread the word of abducted children at state and national levels, to make citizens aware of the situation. The idea was that the more people who are aware that a child is missing, the more people there are to look for him or her – and the system has proven, time and time again, that it works. If you would like to participate in the search to find missing and abducted children in your area, then read on to learn how to find a list of current AMBER alerts:

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Find National AMBER Alerts
   
   The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children keeps a running tab of new and active AMBER Alerts across the country. The easiest way to access a list of these alerts is by visiting the NCEEC's website directly. You can find the organizations active list by visiting the address below:
   
   
   NCEEC's List of Active National AMBER Alerts
   http://www.ncmec.org/missingkids/servlet/AmberServlet

2. Check Your State's List of AMBER Alerts
   
   You can also check your state's list of local AMBER Alerts by visiting your state's respective AMBER Alert website. Almost every state has a website dedicated to their AMBER Alert program, where a list of active alerts is continuously updated. You can also find information about canceled alerts there, as well.
   
   To find your state's AMBER Alert website, visit the address below and choose your state from the list:
   
   U.S. DoJ List of State AMBER Alert Contacts
   http://www.amberalert.gov/state_contacts.htm

3. Receive New AMBER Alerts By Text
   
   You can also elect to receive new AMBER Alerts on your cell phone by text message as they are released. The service is managed by AT&T, is free to use, and simple to sign up, although you may be subjected to a service charge from your wireless service provider for every text message you receive. Visit the address below for easy-to-follow instructions to set up your mobile phone so you can start receiving AMBER Alert notifications via text message:
   
   http://www.ehow.com/how_5214333_amber-alerts-cell-phone.html

Resources

• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children - List of Active National AMBER Alerts
• U.S. Department of Justice State AMBER Alert Contacts
• How to Get AMBER Alerts on Your Cell Phone

[jseven]

on 7/28/2009 Great info Sara!