2026-Jan-30
what3words Continues to Make an Impact on Search and Rescue
what3words (w3w) assigns a unique three-word address to every 3m x 3m square, making it a game-changer for emergency response in Ontario. In 2025, the OPP used it in 44 occurrences, including 5 marine distress calls.
The app is available for Apple and Android devices, but you don’t even need it installed to be located. As long as the dispatchers has your cell phone number, they can text a link to your phone, which will provide your three-word address instantly.
When cell service is spotty and landmarks are hard to describe, what3words is your lifeline!
Watch this short video to see how what3words works or read more here.
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