Florida Department of Elder Affairs
Silver Alert Program
4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL, 32399
Distance: 14 Miles
(877) 404-7458
http://www.elderaffairs.org
Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 Am - 5:00 PM
Service Details
Service Description
Informs the public about individuals with Alzheimer's Disease or a related disorder that may be lost driving a car. The public is informed through message signs on the highway. These lighted signs display the words "Silver Alert" and give the make, color, and license tag of the car being driven by the missing person.
Features
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CDBG Eligible Referral
- Yes
Eligibility
Individuals with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder drive a car and become lost.
Application Instructions
Caregivers are urged to call 911 to make a missing person report. They should have the following information: the name, age, and recent photograph of the car's make/color/license tag. There is no waiting period to make such a report for an individual with Alzheimer's or dementia. Local law enforcement will take necessary steps to activate Silver Alert signs on the Florida highways to locate and return the missing individual.
Fees
No fee.
Area Served
State of Florida
Websites
Last Update
2/14/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
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