Google adds accuracy to sending location for emergency services

In case of emergency, you expect your location to be sent accurately to the emergency services, right? Well, Google has now rolled out a tool to make it happen via Google Maps.

Google Maps will now support a new feature, dubbed Emergency Location Service for Android 2.3 and above versions. The feature will use users mobile device’s Wi-Fi, GPS and cellular radios to help first responder more accurately locate your position.

How it works?

When an emergency call is made, your location will be transmitted directly to the first responders. The information will remain between user and his local EMS (without passing through Google).

The service is now available in UK and Estonia via various emergency agencies and cell providers, including Vodafone and BT.

We are expecting that Google may soon roll out the feature for India in the coming days, as well.