HEARD OF WHAT3WORDS?

Have you ever tried explaining exactly where you are when you're out walking, cycling, or exploring the countryside?

What3words is a free app that has divided the world into 3m x 3m squares, giving each square a unique three-word address. This makes it much easier to share your precise location with emergency services if you ever need help.

The app has recently proved its value locally, helping Fire and Rescue crews quickly locate incidents and get to the right place without delay. When every minute matters, being able to provide an accurate location can make a real difference.

Emergency services across the UK, including Staffordshire Police, can use What3words locations to help find callers when a postcode, address, or landmark isn't available.

✅ Free to download
✅ Easy to use
✅ Works across the UK and worldwide
✅ Helps emergency services locate you more quickly
✅ Ideal for walkers, cyclists, runners and anyone visiting rural or unfamiliar areas

We encourage everyone to download the app and take a few moments to familiarise themselves with how it works. It's a simple tool that could be invaluable in an emergency.

📲 Download the app or find out more at: https://what3words.com

Remember: If you ever need emergency assistance and know your What3words location, share it with the call handler. It could help emergency services get the right help to the right place, faster.

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