Getting found when lost

There are many apps available that claim to help you navigate if you get lost, but how reliable are they?

I have used several apps myself, and like many of you, I have experienced mixed results.

While some people suggest using your postcode, this only provides a general area and does not pinpoint your exact location.

Map apps can be helpful, but few provide accurate location data.

In contrast, the smartphone app What3Words does provide exact location information, making it much easier to find your way when you are lost.

So how does this app work?

Our planet consists of 57 trillion 3 x 3 square meter blocks, and each block has a unique three-word code assigned to it.

This system uses just three words per block, ensuring that every corner of the planet is covered.

With this smartphone app, available for both Android and iOS, you can find your location even if you’re lost in a national park or need urgent assistance.

The app will provide you with three unique words (for example, “barn,” “road,” “fence”).

By sharing these three words with rescuers, they will know your exact location and can reach you quickly.

This innovative app is gaining popularity, and emergency services are encouraging everyone to install it on their phones to help locate them in case of an emergency.

Many festival-goers also use the app to log the location of their tents, making it easy to find them in a crowded area.

Additionally, the app helps plan your journey if you know the three-word descriptions of your destinations.

This app is FREE

This app is free for consumers, but businesses, like Mercedes-Benz and many others, can also use it for a fee.

This means that while businesses pay for it, consumers can access it without any cost.

As a result, finding your way when you’re lost has become much easier, and the app offers additional features.

You can learn more about this fantastic app here.

Conclusion

This app is free for consumers and impresses with its functionality. It is easy to download and set up, regardless of the operating system you use.

We encourage all first aid learners attending our courses to download this app, as recent press and media sources report its benefits for individuals in distress.

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