In Denmark, there's a 911 app (called "112 app", since our emergency number is 112), which sends GPS info as a continuous stream to the dispatcher. My aunt is a dispatcher and she says it helps tremendously when people use the app rather than just calling regularly, as they not only know where you are immediately, they can also direct you where to go and follow your movements for the duration of the call.
Now to the question: Does the US (or any other country for that matter) have an app or service like this, that makes it easier/more convenient for dispatchers to help us, or do you know if there are plans for one?
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In Denmark, there's a 911 app (called "112 app", since our emergency number is 112), which sends GPS info as a continuous stream to the dispatcher. My aunt is a dispatcher and she says it helps tremendously when people use the app rather than just calling regularly, as they not only know where you are immediately, they can also direct you where to go and follow your movements for the duration of the call.
Now to the question: Does the US (or any other country for that matter) have an app or service like this, that makes it easier/more convenient for dispatchers to help us, or do you know if there are plans for one?
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