[44Apple]

I'm more intrigued that people still have landlines.

[DeanFL]

Originally Posted by noslices1

If you got the calls, you are signed ip for Sheriff ALERTS.

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pls read my prior post... We have ALWAYS gotten alerts via TEXT or CELL call. NEVER landline.

Did YOU get the calls at 4AM???
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[Guitarman1951]

Yes we did, scaring the hell out of us all. We have two convalescing relatives here with us and this call woke them and us. I know how important the alerts are but to send them out at 4 am when hardly anyone would be up and about is ridiculous. I would highly doubt any one getting dressed and going out to look for someone at 4 am.

[Guitarman1951]

Don't be ridiculous. Did you get up, get dressed and go out and look for this person at 4 am?

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by bagboy

So, the alert should have gone out after some of you have read the paper, watched the news on TV, and had your morning coffee? If you don't want to be bothered with an alert about a senior potentially in a life threatening situation because the timing is bad for you, Unsubscribe!!!

Exactly. They didnt just randomly pick your numbers. YOU enrolled to get alerts. Sorry you dont get to pick what times are convenient for YOU.

[DeanFL]

Originally Posted by Girlcopper

Exactly. They didnt just randomly pick your numbers. YOU enrolled to get alerts. Sorry you dont get to pick what times are convenient for YOU.

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please READ prior posts before JUDGEMENT.
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[Get real]

Originally Posted by asianthree

An alert is not for search and rescue, It’s A BEWARE notification, in case this person comes to your door.

Of course what if it was your spouse that they would be searching for, then would a 3am call be OK.

It’s a simple thing if you don’t want to be notified of an issue then unsubscribe, it’s simple to do. To think things only happen from 10a to 4pm should be in a comedy act.

Sleep peacefully, without notification you will never know something is wrong.

Thank you. Some people just like to complain about anything.

[donassaid]

Yes. Twice.

[J1ceasar]

I'm sure all of you will remember when we did not have cell phones and we only had landlines. There is no off button on a landline phone with there certainly is for cell phones as well as ringers off / do not disturb features. Obviously whoever sent the notifications, whether it's the sheriff or the state does not have their automatically set up correctly for only cell phones or for starting calls at 7:00 or 8:00 in the morning. I for one will definitely answer any call if it came in on a landline especially as I have older relatives and younger children to worry about

[J1ceasar]

And if it was your lost father in law, I am sure you would be worried also and glad everyone got phoned

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

WHATS A LAND LINE ???? My father once mentioned it !!!

[Joe C.]

I worked for "Ma Bell" from day 1 until I retired. I'll take a landline over a cellphone anytime. All cellphone conversations and texts are monitored by a computer. No person listens in, but computers are able to recognize certain words and phrases and they are noted. Cellphones are convenient, and most people won't be without them.
A landline is not monitored unless a court order is issued. When the power goes out, the landline still works. When the power at a cell tower goes out, you're out of luck. Also, no dead spots on a landline.
For me, cellphones are a PITA.

[Petersweeney]

They found him at Culver’s drive thru.....

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Joe C.

I'll take a landline over a cellphone anytime. All cellphone conversations and texts are monitored by a computer. No person listens in, but computers are able to recognize certain words and phrases and they are noted. Cellphones are convenient, and most people won't be without them. For me, cellphones are a PITA.

You may find it interesting that I don't have a cellphone.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by Joe C.

I worked for "Ma Bell" from day 1 until I retired. I'll take a landline over a cellphone anytime. All cellphone conversations and texts are monitored by a computer. No person listens in, but computers are able to recognize certain words and phrases and they are noted. Cellphones are convenient, and most people won't be without them.
A landline is not monitored unless a court order is issued. When the power goes out, the landline still works. When the power at a cell tower goes out, you're out of luck. Also, no dead spots on a landline.
For me, cellphones are a PITA.

The next time I’m planning to overthrow the government, went through 2 massive hurricanes in south Florida never lost my service