What Three Words - Helping Emergency Services Find You Quickly
Added at 20:15 on 15 September 2025
On Sunday 7th September an ambulance with blue lights was struggling to locate an address along the Shore Rd by name.
Would everyone please consider using What3words address. It saves valuable time and possibly Lives.
What3words is a free app on both iPhone & Android. The entire planet has been mapped into 3m squares with a unique three-word address assigned. As soon as you open the app it should show you exactly your location and 3-word address. This facilitates emergency services to locate you precisely. This works wherever you may be. Many vehicle manufacturers are now providing this as part of their Satnav systems. All the emergency services use it.
Should anyone be struggling with it please give Steve Abbott an email or phone call or you can contact him via this website. Please also sign up to our next free Heartstart Emergency Training course at Kilmun Younger Hall on Saturday 8th October between 11am and 1pm. Please email heartstartcowal@gmail.com to confirm your place.