Active Search & Rescue
Cases — USA
AWDA SAR Resource Hub | National Database Directory & State LinksAWDA SAR Resource Hub
Every minute counts in a missing persons case. This hub aggregates every major federal, state, and SAR organization database across the United States — with SCSAR as our primary regional partner. AWDA's FAA-certified drone team stands ready to assist authorized SAR operations.
600K+
Missing / Year
2,300
New Reports / Day
54,000+
Active NamUs Cases
FAA
Part 107 Certified
Primary Regional SAR Partner
SCSAR — SC Search & Rescue
South Carolina Search and Rescue (SCSAR) is our primary regional SAR partner. AWDA Drone Services works alongside SCSAR teams, providing aerial thermal imaging and drone support for authorized search operations across South Carolina. SCSAR coordinates with county sheriffs, SCEMD, and state emergency management for swift victim recovery.
24/7
Response Availability
SC
Statewide Coverage
LEA
Law Enforcement Integrated
UAS
Drone-Assisted Ops
AWDA + SCSAR Capabilities
Thermal victim detection · Night SAR operations · GPS coordinate marking · Live IC video feed · CalTopo mapping integration · ICS command structure compliance · NIST/BPERP proficiency certified pilots
SCSAR Community
Get Involved & Find Help
Join the SCSAR team, follow their operations on social media, or find local assistance resources in your community.
SCSAR · Volunteer
Join SCSAR — Become a SAR Volunteer SC Search and Rescue — scsaronline.org
Join South Carolina's statewide search and rescue team. SCSAR trains volunteers in wilderness SAR, technical rescue, urban search, and drone-assisted operations. No experience required — training provided.
- FREE TRAINING
- VOLUNTEER
- SC STATEWIDE
SCSAR · Social Media
Follow SCSAR on Facebook
SC Search and Rescue Team — Facebook
Follow SCSAR's official Facebook page for live mission updates, active case alerts, rescue success stories, training announcements, and volunteer opportunities across South Carolina.
- LIVE UPDATES
- FREE
- SOCIAL
Community Resources
Local Assistance Groups — Community Resource Guide MyResourceGuide.org
Find local emergency assistance groups, community organizations, food banks, shelter services, and support resources in your area. Searchable by location and service type. Includes SAR support contacts and volunteer coordination.
- FREE
- LOCAL
- SEARCHABLE
AWDA Drone SAR Operations
Live aerial drone footage from active and training SAR operations. AWDA's FAA-certified drone team deploys with DroneSense enterprise platform — real-time video streamed directly to Incident Command.
Thermal + RGB dual-sensor
Live IC video stream
GPS coordinate overlay
Night & day operations
National Databases
Federal and National | Primary federal and national repositories for active missing persons and SAR cases. These are the first resources law enforcement, SAR teams, and families should consult.
NamUs — National Missing & Unidentified Persons
U.S. Department of Justice
The only national repository for missing, unidentified, and unclaimed persons cases. 54,000+ active cases. Searchable by the public. Updated daily. Free forensic services available.
- LIVE DATABASE
- FREE
- FEDERAL
FBI ViCAP — Missing Persons
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Federal · FBI
FBI's investigative repository for major violent crime cases including missing persons. Largest such database in the U.S. Cross-jurisdictional matching for cases with suspected criminal involvement.
- LIVE DATABASE
- FEDERAL
- LAW ENFORCEMENT
NCMEC — National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
National · Children
Active AMBER Alerts, missing child posters, interactive map by state. Handles children under 21. ADAM email alert program. 1 in 6 missing children recovered via photo recognition.
- LIVE ALERTS
- FREE
- CHILDREN
DOJ — Report & Identify Missing Persons Hub
Federal · DOJ
Official DOJ gateway linking all federal missing persons programs — AMBER Alert, NCMEC, ViCAP, and NamUs. Primary government resource for reporting and identifying missing persons.
- FEDERAL
- FREE
NASAR — National Association for Search & Rescue
National SAR
Leading professional SAR organization in the U.S. Training, certification, standards, and coordination for all SAR disciplines including wilderness, urban, underwater, and aerial drone SAR.
- TRAINING
- CERTIFICATION
Texas EquuSearch — National SAR
SAR Nonprofit
National SAR nonprofit serving all 50 states. Active cases database. 24/7 emergency hotline. Free services to all families. Volunteer-based with 25+ years of operation.
- ACTIVE CASES
- FREE TO FAMILIES
- texasequusearch.org · 281-309-9500
The Doe Network — U.S. Missing Persons
National · Cold Cases
Volunteer-maintained database of long-term missing persons and unidentified remains. Searchable geographically, chronologically, and by case type. Covers cases law enforcement may not have listed.
- PUBLIC
- FREE
- doenetwork.org
Federal SAR · FEMA
Federal SAR · FEMA
FEMA's 28 US&R task forces deployable nationwide for structural collapse rescue and disaster response. Coordinates with state and local SAR teams. Pre-positioned for major disasters.
- FEDERAL
- COORDINATION
- fema.gov/urban-search-rescue
1-800-THE-LOST
NCMEC Hotline
1-800-843-5678 · 24/7 · Missing Children
800-222-FIND
National Missing
1-800-222-3463 · Any age · Nationwide
911
Always Call First
No waiting period — report immediately
All 50 States — SAR Organizations
Complete directory of Search and Rescue organizations across all 50 states. Browse by state to find official SAR teams, volunteer groups, and emergency management contacts.
Search & Rescue in the United States — State Organizations
The definitive public reference for U.S. SAR at the state level. Covers every state's primary SAR agency, volunteer teams, coordination structure, mutual aid agreements, and relevant federal partnerships. Maintained by the SAR and emergency management community.
- COMPREHENSIVE
- FREEALL 50 STATES
- STATE ORGANIZATIONS
State SAR Agencies
Primary state-level SAR coordinators, emergency management offices, and highway patrol SAR units for every state
Volunteer SAR Teams
County and regional volunteer search and rescue teams, mountain rescue, cave rescue, and water rescue organizations
Federal Coordination
How each state integrates with FEMA, Coast Guard, Civil Air Patrol, and National Park Service SAR programs
South Carolina — SCSAR
SC Search and Rescue Team— AWDA's primary SAR partner. Listed in the SC state section with mission and contact details
Children, Tribal & Specialized Resources
Dedicated databases for high-risk and underserved populations with unique SAR challenges.
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
NCMEC — Full Platform
AMBER Alerts, Endangered Missing Advisories, Silver Alerts for minors, poster map, case submission. 1-800-THE-LOST. Public tip line available.
- LIVE
- CHILDREN
- FREE
- missingkids.org · 1-800-THE-LOST
BIA — Missing & Murdered Indigenous Unit
Tribal · Indigenous
Federal program addressing the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people. Investigation support, case coordination, and database resources for tribal communities.
- FEDERAL
- bia.gov/service/mmu
Alzheimer's Association — Wandering & SAR
Alzheimer's Association
MedicAlert + Safe Return program. AWDA thermal drone SAR is highly effective for locating wandering adults in wooded or open terrain. 1-800-272-3900.
- SENIORS
- FREE
- alz.org/wandering · 1-800-272-3900
Autism Society — Wandering Resources
Autism Society of America
Resources for SAR teams responding to wandering/elopement cases involving autistic individuals. Family checklists and law enforcement protocols.
- SPECIAL NEEDS
- FREE
AMBER Alert — FBI National System
Alert System · National
Nation's premier child abduction alert system. Broadcasts via TV, radio, highway signs, and wireless alerts. Activated for the most serious child abductions.
- LIVE ALERTS
- FEDERAL
- CHILDREN
- fbi.gov/amber-alerts
NamUs Tribal Resources
NamUs / U.S. Department of Justice
Dedicated NamUs program for missing Indigenous persons cases. Free training for tribal law enforcement agencies. Cross-database matching available.
- FEDERAL
- FREE
- namus.nij.ojp.gov/tribal-resources
Authorize AWDA Drone Services for Your SAR Operation
AWDA Drone SAR Deployment
AWDA provides aerial thermal SAR support to authorized law enforcement, fire departments, SCSAR, and SAR teams. FAA Part 107 certified, NIST/BPERP proficiency tested, ICS-integrated. Contact Alden Wheeler directly for deployment.
Someone Is Missing Now
Use the resources above. Call 911 first. Then search NamUs and contact law enforcement. AWDA stands ready to support authorized SAR operations with drone thermal imaging.