Case Study: Chippewa County, Michigan achieves a 30-minute missing-person rescue with Rave Mobile Safety's Rave Alert

Rave AlertTM Helps Chippewa County Community Find Missing Person in Minutes

Chippewa County, Michigan, a rural jurisdiction covering 1,558 square miles, faced a time-critical challenge when an elderly man with dementia went missing and needed fast, targeted community notification. 9-1-1 professional Michelle Robbins turned to Rave Mobile Safety’s Rave Alert (part of the Rave 911 Suite) to quickly reach nearby residents with clear, actionable messaging.

Using Rave Mobile Safety’s Rave Alert geo-fencing, Robbins sent a targeted alert to a 1.60-mile radius (adjusted to avoid the nearby Canadian border) from the man’s last known location, even while she was away from the office. The alert generated a lead within minutes: a resident found the man in her yard and authorities returned him home 30 minutes after the initial message was sent, demonstrating Rave Mobile Safety’s ability to deliver rapid, precise community notifications with measurable life‑saving impact.

Chippewa County, Michigan

Michelle Robbins

9-1-1 Professionals