New alert system for missing children

From the Globe News Desk

Ask any parent what they would do if their child went missing. The answer is most often, “Horrible. I can’t even think about it.”

Ask any parent how many people they would want instantly alerted if their child went missing, and the answer is unanimously, “Everybody!”

The unimaginable horror of losing a child occurs almost 800,000 times a year in the United States — not from accidents or disease, but from disappearance. Parents do everything they can to protect their children, but despite their best efforts, a child is still reported missing every 40 seconds. A new technology call Add The Alert allows families to quickly disperse information about their child in the event of a disappearance.

The Alert is worldwide and free. It’s a small button that is added to computers and smart phones. The button does nothing unless there is a missing child reported in the area. If that occurs, a small alert box appears. Click the alert box for complete details of the missing child including images, video and a satellite map of the missing child’s area.

The Alert was created by an Arizona technology solutions company called the Boloto Group.

“When a child goes missing, time is critical and everyone must know,” said Robert Donnelli, a Boloto Group executive. “The sole purpose of creating the alert was to save children’s lives. Add The Alert button and you have done your part. You will be instantly alerted if a child is reported missing in your area. Your button can be the difference in the life of a child.”

Advertisements

Advertisements

Breaking News