January 25, 2023 – First Aid, CPR, EMR Training Canadian Red Cross Training Partner

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When you are in a life-threatening situation, a 911 call can save your life. However, what happens if you can’t call for help or need to call 911 discreetly?

Smartphones have a feature that many people are not aware of that can call 911 without someone having to dial the number. Known as Emergency SOS, this shortcut can do more than just dial the number discreetly; it also gives emergency services and family the exact location of the person seeking help.