ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – Imagine only needing three words to help find someone who may be lost. Local emergency agencies in Southwest Virginia are doing just that through an app called ‘what3words’.

(WJAR) — Rhode Island first responders have a new tool to find people faster during an emergency, regardless of whether you are on land or in the sea. The application is called "What Three Words" app.

KENNESAW, Ga. - The Kennesaw Acworth 911 center has new technology that they say can give a more precise location of a 911 caller. It's called What3words. It's a free app that converts GPS coordinates ...

RICHMOND, Va.-- During a rescue operation, time is essential and the use of a navigation app is helping first responders in Richmond cut down on the time it takes to find someone. The app is called ...

A missing person was located and rescued from a forest in Evart, Michigan thanks to the What3words app. Evart Area firefighters say they were able to locate a lost person "deep" in a state forest on ...

Wyoming County Emergency Services will begin using a free service Oct. 31 that will make it easier and quicker to locate victims in the event of an emergency. Creators of the free app, what3words, ...

The clouds over Denton County have parted for a summer full of sunny skies: the perfect weather for hiking, biking, boating and fishing the county’s many outdoor spaces. In areas like the Greenbelt ...

With new and evolving technologies that we we carry as phones, or at devices home and school that enhance our daily lives, how can we leverage these products so we can use them in the event of an ...

KETTERING, Montgomery County — A local city is encouraging its community to download an app that can help you pinpoint your exact location in an emergency. It’s called the ‘what3words’ app. As ...