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The following is a greeting given in one of the 20 indigenous languages recognized by the State of Alaska.

AwA’ahdah aanda’ laxsa’a’ch’t!
(Eyak)
"Thank you for coming here!"
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Alaska Silver Alert System

Current SEOC level: 1 MESSAGE: Routine Operations
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Activation Criteria

Siver Alerts will not be issued for every missing adult and will be issued only when specific requirements are met.

For a Silver Alert to be issued for a missing individual, the following criteria must be met:

  • The individual is lost on foot or in some mode of transportation
  • The individual is 18 years of age, or older
  • There is a clear indication that the individual has a deterioration of intellectual faculties, a physical impairment or medical condition that makes them unable to meet their own needs or to seek help without assistance.
  • Enough descriptive information on the missing individual and their last known location is available to assist with their safe recovery.
  • Law enforcement verifies the criteria above and believes the missing individual is in danger and may come to serious harm if not located.