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By Chris Morris
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – On today’s APP-tastic and outta SITE – the third of our seven best apps of the year…Distress Signal
READ MORE: 2 Police Officers Shot During Fourth Of July Festivities On Ben Franklin Parkway: PoliceIt’s reassuring to have a phone in case of an emergency, but there are some scenarios where you may not be able to tell authorities where to find you.
READ MORE: With Hints Of Yellow In Sea Of Red, White And Blue, Montgomery County Town Honors Ukrainian RefugeesDistress Signal sends a text message to emergency services that includes your GPS coordinates, along with a maps link. It also stores your emergency contact details, allergies and medical conditions on the screen, in case you’re unable to supply them when help arrives.
MORE NEWS: 2 People In Custody After Apparent Road Rage Shooting In Old City, Police SayCheck out the Distress Signal app.