ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – Imagine only needing three words to help find someone who may be lost. Local emergency agencies in Southwest Virginia are doing just that through an app called ‘what3words’.

(WJAR) — Rhode Island first responders have a new tool to find people faster during an emergency, regardless of whether you are on land or in the sea. The application is called "What Three Words" app.

what3words is the simplest way to talk about location. They’ve divided the world into 10-foot squares and given each one a unique combination of three words which ...

RICHMOND, Va.-- During a rescue operation, time is essential and the use of a navigation app is helping first responders in Richmond cut down on the time it takes to find someone. The app is called ...

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DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Finding yourself in an emergency situation without any nearby landmarks can be extremely distressing. The Brookville Fire Department (BFD) would like to remind people the free ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Blue Springs Police Department is now using what3words technology to better locate people in emergencies. What3words "has divided the world into 3-meter squares and given each ...

The clouds over Denton County have parted for a summer full of sunny skies: the perfect weather for hiking, biking, boating and fishing the county’s many outdoor spaces. In areas like the Greenbelt ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Three short words could save a life or rescue a person. An app called What3Words is being used by law enforcement and emergency first responders to quickly and precisely locate ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — With people heading into the great outdoors this summer, safety is important. Jamey Tucker shares an app that can help locate you, even when you’re in the ...

MACKINAC COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Hunting season is in full swing and hunters are spread out across Michigan’s largest counties. Mackinac County is asking them to download a special app in case ...