When to Take Your Child to the ER (and When to Call the Doctor Instead)
Photo: Prostock-studio (Shutterstock) When kids get sick or injured, it can be a scary time to be a parent. But not every illness or bump on the head requires an…
This New iPhone 14 Feature Might Save Your Life in an Emergency
Photo: zlikovec (Shutterstock) One of the upcoming iPhone 14’s new capabilities is satellite connectivity, a feature that may just save your life. Apple showed off the new phone earlier this…
6 First Aid Techniques You Can Use on Yourself in an Emergency
If you’re out in the heat this summer and begin to feel thirsty, dizzy, or nauseous, that’s a sign that you may be developing heat illness. Heat exhaustion is the…
How to Stop Your Phone From Calling 911 by Accident
Photo: CrispyPork (Shutterstock) When there’s an emergency, you want quick, reliable access to help. What you don’t want is for that access to be so quick and so reliable you…
What to Do In an Emergency When Your Phone Is Dying
Photo: Fast Speeds Imagery (Shutterstock) If you’re lost while hiking, or your car has broken down and you’re stranded on the side of the road, the obvious thing to do…
How to Help Your Kids Find Their Address In an Emergency
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) If you’ve ever called 911, you know that one of the first things they ask you—often before you’ve even said why you’re calling—is your location. So when…