How do you get Amber alerts sent to your cell phone via text?

If you wish to receive Amber alerts through your cell phone, you will want to type "AMBER" and then place a space, immediately followed by your zip code. Once you have done this, forward the request to the following number: 26237. Once your registration is received, you will immediately receive a reply. This reply is sent to confirm the fact that you want to receive the notifications that the Amber alert system will send.

This is an absolutely free service offered to citizens within the United States. It is an effective means of reaching as many individuals in a community or a neighboring community as possible when a child is abducted. Many children have been successfully located using the wireless Amber alerts.