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CALLING 911

  • Cellular Coverage Showing If your phone shows that you have cellular coverage, just dial 911, and explain the situation to the person who answers.
  • NO Cellular Coverage Showing Start to turn your phone off. When you do this, an option to make an emergency call will appear. Tap on it. Your phone should connect to a cellular tower somewhere, even if you have no cellular coverage from your own cellular provider.

WHAT3WORDS APP

  • What It Does When you open the what3words app, there will be three words on your screen. They establish where you are to within three metres.
    • Verbal Option You can say the three words to the emergency services people to establish your position.
    • Text or Email Option Tap on the "Share" button on the screen. This will copy the three words into either a text or email which you can then send to send to someone to enable them to establish your position.
  • YouTube Videos Want more information about the what3words app? There are several YouTube videos that explore using the app in detail.

MEDICAL ID BRACELET 

If you a have a medical condition that might need to be taken into account in the case of an medical emergency, it is strongly recommended that you wear a medical ID bracelet (there are several brands available) or other similar notification item.

MEDICAL INFORMATION ON PHONES

Both Android phones and IPhones have a feature which will allow you to set up a "no password" icon on your phone which you can then link to any important medical information. If you have any medical issues, consider setting up this icon.