Law enforcement agencies are encouraging the public to download the what3words app which identifies precise locations. Every 10-foot square is given a unique combination of three words.

Ionia County dispatchers use the 'What Three Words' app to locate people quickly in emergencies, improving response times.

South Fire District Deputy Chief Nick Fischer demonstrates the functions of the what.3.words GPS navigation system in Middletown. First responders use the free app to triangulate people who need ...

Frontenac Paramedic Services encouraging people to download the What3Words app, which can help locate a person, even offline, ...

What three Words is also a great app for locating friends at ballgames or music festivals. Once you share the unique words, they’ll be able to walk to your location using Google Maps.

Iowa — First responders in Iowa are using the what3words app to help locate people in distress on Saylorville Lake, a popular spot for boaters in central Iowa, especially during the holiday weekend.

The app then provides three words, like surfaces.hotels.upon, which map to a specific spot, like 1701 Meridian Ave. Callers read the words back, and dispatchers use them to direct emergency crews.

What3Words is a smartphone app that divides the entire planet into a grid of 10 by 10 feet squares, with each square having a unique three-word name.

Once Meceola dispatchers had the three words, they could pinpoint the lost person’s location to firefighters. The app can be used to navigate on Google Maps for directions to the precise location.