Law enforcement agencies are encouraging the public to download the what3words app. The app identifies precise locations. Every 10-foot square is given a unique combination of three words. Police ...

IONIA COUNTY, Mich. — The director of Ionia County Central Dispatch says he and his team want to get the word out about a smartphone app they've been using for years that could help rescuers get to ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - When you're out on the water or hiking in a remote area, trying to describe exactly where you are can be nearly impossible. Street names and landmarks don't exist out in the middle ...

MIDDLETOWN — South Fire District crews successfully rescued a physically impaired man who was injured in the forest recently, guided by a free app that triangulates a person’s location when they’re ...

of our coverage on-line at KCCI-dot-com and on the KCCI app. First responders want to make sure you have a plan if you are heading out on the water for the holiday weekend. Saylorville Lake is a ...

OSCEOLA COUNTY, MI – Dispatchers used a geolocating application to lead Evart Area firefighters to a disoriented person who could not find their way out of the state forest. Firefighters responded ...

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 ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Let's say you're at the Oceanfront in Virginia Beach or at First Landing State Park and you need help. You call 911 but have no idea how to describe where you are. Before you ...

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Ingham County first responders successfully rescued a woman in her late 70s on Monday, thanks to modern safety tools. On Monday, July 14, at 5:35 p.m., Ingham 911 was alerted ...