Emergency+App

Submitted: Thursday, Jun 11, 2015 at 14:25
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Some of you might already know about this but I've just found out about it and thought it was relevant to share here. The Emergency+App is a free app developed by Australia's emergency services and their Government and industry partners. Available from Google Play & App Store the app uses GPS functionality built into smart phones to help a Triple Zero (000) caller provide critical location details required to mobilise emergency services.

Some people think that GPS positions stored in the phone are automatically accessible by the 000 call centre (as it is in CSI TV shows etc), but in fact the caller is required to describe their location. In times of crisis when you need to provide your location - people often get quite flustered. I personally haven't installed or tested the the app but it certainly sounds like a good thing to have on your phone when you're travelling - obviously it ONLY works when there is a mobile service so isn't going to help if you're in the middle of the CSR but with all the mining operations around the outback now you'd be surprised how much service you can actually pick up so I wouldn't discount it's relevance to our community.

Here's the link I was sent (from my child's school actually) - Emergency+

And a page published by the AMA HERE

I'd be interested to hear any comments from people that have already got it installed as to how it works - does it simply display your GPS position on the phone for you to quote to the operator or what else does it do?

Remember - even if you have a GPS with you, in the emergency you might be the one incapable of making the call and the easier it is for others to get help to arrive the better your chances of survival.

Michelle Martin
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