ALERT Notification Service
ALERT Notification Service
Indianapolis, IN - January 30, 2008
The Indiana Department of Correction, in partnership with the Indiana Sheriffs' Association, provides an automated system to alert residents living near a state correctional facility of public safety emergencies. The ALERT Notification Service keeps residents informed of prison escapes as well as any potential environmental hazards.
In the event of an escape, all registrants will receive detailed information about the escapee, including a physical description and the time of the escape. The automated calls will also relay specific information on other emergencies that could impact nearby homes.
Residents who sign up for the program will be notified via telephone. The system will call the resident for a period of twelve hours every hour on the hour until the resident or voice mail picks up the call or the situation at the facility is resolved. To be notified of an alert, residents must first register for the service. To register, call toll-free 866-949-2537 and provide your phone number-cell numbers are acceptable-and the facility's ZIP code. A list of facility Zip Codes can be found at the link below.
Media Contact:
Doug Garrison
Chief Communications Officer
Indiana Department of Correction
317.232.5780 - Office
317.903.7045 - Cell
dsgarrison@idoc.in.gov
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