Is Your 911 Information Up To Date?
Who do you call in an emergency?
I bet it's 911.
It's the universal number for calling for help. It has been used millions of times to help save people from crime, medical emergencies, weather damage and injuries and countless other issues.
It worked GREAT when your 911 number was physically hooked up to your house. The 911 operator could determine where you were with good accuracy.
911 and Cell Phones
But what about now with cell phones? You don't just use them at home. In fact it's likely they are not even recognized as being associated with a single address. But it's also likely that it's the first thing you would dial on your cell phone if you were in trouble.
So what to do?
There is a service that allows you to register your cell phone to be associated with your specific address. https://www.smart911.com/ It also goes deeper and allows you to register other people to be notified. It can tell the 911 operator where your house is. Who your emergency contacts are. Even if you have pets in the house .... or other special instructions.
What's The Catch?
There is a catch. You have to sign up for it. It's free and it's easy. When you provide your email it will also remind you on a regular basis to keep it updated, which is perfect if you forget to change your address when you have moved.
So go ahead and go to the site and sign up with your contact / location information.
It might just be the thing that can save your life ... in an emergency.
