OPP encourage people to download What3words app to help first responders find you quicker
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OPP encourage people to download What3words app to help first responders find you quicker
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March 23, 2026
Imagine being lost in the woods with no idea where you are- and no way to tell rescuers how to find you. Well, there's an app for that.
And while it's not new, emergency responders are encouraging people to download 'What3Words.' The app that can pinpoint your exact location in an emergency. Madeleine McColl has more:
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