Intro: Governor Matt Blunt takes the next step in communicating the Amber alerts to government employees.
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Description: He finds it important for all citizens to sign up for Amber alerts, but he's only directing state employees with state mobile devices to do so.
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Description: The abduction of baby Abby reminds law enforcements the importance of rapid communication in finding missing children.
Missouri is the first state requiring state mobile devices to receive wireless Amber Alerts. Residents can also sign up online for free alert messages at www.wirelessamberalerts.org.
Employees and residents can choose which alerts they receive, spanning areas as small as a zip code to nationwide.
From the State Capitol, I'm Fanna Haile-Selassie
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