Will Ferrell and son Magnus participate in the 'My Emergency Contact' trend ; Simone Biles and husband Jonathan Owens participate in the 'My Emergency Contact' trend. Naming someone as your emergency ...

Android is rolling out an Emergency Live Video feature that can share your camera feed with first responders in real time. The encrypted camera stream can be requested by emergency dispatchers, is ...

Cries for help came from the pitch-black woods, from rooftops and from attics that shifted unsteadily as the water rose. Firefighters and police raced to help, having little guidance on where or how.

Holiday travel and winter storms create risky moments for drivers and families. Stress rises fast during emergencies, and describing the scene to 911 can feel overwhelming. Now, a new Android feature ...

Emergency management agencies across Hawaiʻi are gearing up for potentially dangerous weather as a Kona low is expected to ...

Google is rolling out an integrated live video experience for emergency calls with the November update to Play Services. The feature could be exclusive to Pixel phones initially and will allow them to ...

In an emergency, Android users can now share real-time visual details with 911 dispatchers, bridging a critical information gap that can hinder quick, effective emergency responses. Today Google rolls ...

Apple's Emergency SOS live video feature coming in iOS 18 will be supported by RapidSOS, a platform linking millions of users to 911 and other emergency services. For iOS 18, however, Apple is greatly ...

Naming someone as your emergency contact is a significant gesture of trust — whether or not they’re actually prepared for the responsibility. In January 2025, TikTok creator Paiz sparked a viral trend ...

Here's why everyone is sharing silly videos of their partners and friends – and balking at them being their emergency contact Naming someone as your emergency contact is a significant gesture of trust ...