Mar. 15, 2011 (PR Newswire) --
FRISCO, Texas, March 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Santa Clarita is proud to announce the availability of the EmFinder's EmSeeQ® wearable locator system that uses cellular technology to quickly locate individuals who are prone to wandering due to cognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer's, dementia or autism. The City has joined with other progressive California communities like Long Beach and Santa Clara County to upgrade the city's search and rescue technology to locate wandering and lost persons.
Starting March 14, 2011, a limited quantity of discounted or free EmSeeQ bracelets are available to those with a diagnosed cognitive disorder and financial need. Individual families who receive the devices are responsible for registering the device and paying a $25 fee per month for location services. EmSeeQ devices are also available for purchase as a tool to help in the search and rescue of vulnerable citizens who are prone to becoming lost and may be unable to identify themselves or ask for help.
EmFinders works directly with emergency 911 dispatchers to greatly reduce the search timeframe for a rescue operation. The special needs 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 report the elopement and then contacts EmFinders to activate the EmSeeQ device. The personal bracelet device places a call and provides its location to 911 dispatchers who can then send assistance, as they do every day for thousands of wireless 911 calls.
One of the best features of the EmSeeQ bracelets is that it can be used to track the whereabouts of a missing person just about anywhere in the U.S., not just in Santa Clarita.