EmFinders
For the Critically Missing, EVERY MOMENT MATTERS.
The Mt. Lebanon Fire & Police Departments have teamed up with the Mt. Lebanon Partnership to launch the EmFinders Program as a way of locating missing persons with Autism, Alzheimer’s or dementia.
As part of the program, Mt. Lebanon will provide (a $199 value, free of charge), a lightweight locator device worn on the wrist (EmSeeQ) as a way for caretakers and concerned family members to locate loved ones suffering from Autism, Alzheimer’s or dementia that are prone to wandering. Caregivers will be responsible for the $25.00 monthly monitoring fee.
EmFinders works directly with emergency 911 dispatchers to greatly reduce the search time-frame for a missing person. The individual wears the bracelet 24/7 or as needed, based on the unique situation. If the individual is missing or has wandered off, the caregiver calls 911 to notify fire and police and then contacts EmFinders to activate the EmSeeQ device. The device places a call to 911 and provides its location to dispatchers who can then direct responders to the specific location, as they do every day for thousands of wireless 911 calls.
The EmSeeQ device can accurately notify public safety agencies of the location within meters, typically within 30 minutes, to virtually eliminate time-consuming search and rescue operations that can jeopardize the lost individual’s safety. The system provides an added layer of security and peace of mind for caregivers who often live in constant worry that their loved one will become lost or wander off, putting themselves in grave danger of serious injury or even death from exposure to the elements or obstacles they may encounter along the way.
EmSeeQ can also locate the whereabouts of a missing person beyond the borders of Mt. Lebanon. In fact, missing individuals can be located anywhere in the U.S. where cellular service coverage exists. The wearable watch-like EmSeeQ system uses the nationwide TruePosition U-TDOA cellular technology, which locates more than 60 million 911 calls a year, to accurately determine the location of the device wearer, enabling rescuers to quickly find him or her. And, unlike GPS systems, EmSeeQ works inside buildings and in other areas where the satellite signals required for GPS may be obstructed.
Fom more information or to enroll in the program, contact the Mt. Lebanon Fire Department at 412-343-3402
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Download Special Needs EMFinder Application 2012
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