We use our cell phones every day to keep in touch with our family, friends, and colleagues. But not everyone is aware that your cell phone could also help to save your life: if you find yourself in an emergency situation, your cell phone might be your only means of getting through to someone who can come to your rescue. Even if you are unable to make a call, your phone can still help. Brittany Cozart, 20, was seriously injured in a plane crash, yet was able to communicate her situation through text messaging and guide her rescuers to her location.

Check out these other articles right here on the AMW Safety Center to learn of other ways your cell phone can help keep you safe:

Should I Have 911 On Speed Dial?

“In Case Of Emergency” Contacts

Poster by Rachel Stevenson, winner of 2007 DOJ National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest.

The AMBER Alert was created in memory of Amber Hagerman, a nine-year old girl in Arlington, Texas who was snatched from her bicycle and found brutally murdered in a drainage ditch four miles away. A neighbor heard Amber scream and saw a man pull Amber from her bike and speed off in his pickup truck. The neighbor provided police with a description of the suspect and his vehicle. Continue reading AMBER Alerts: Make A Difference For Abducted Children »

John & Revé Walsh with 2008 National Missing Children’s Award Recipient Special Agent Christopher Haas and his family (wife Cynthia, daughter Gretchen, & son Dylan Haas) (Photo by Bob Bird/NCMEC).

May is always a busy time for me, and that’s especially true this year. It’s the month that includes National Police Week, and it was again my honor to host the National Association of Police Organizations’ annual “Top Cops” awards program in Washington, DC. Meanwhile, at America’s Most Wanted we’ve been hustling to produce a very important episode, marking an amazing milestone: the capture of the 1000th fugitive as a direct result of a viewer tip. Continue reading You Can Make A Difference For Missing Children »

During an emergency, seniors are far more vulnerable than other family members because of problems with mobility, remembering medications, and carrying necessary materials. When preparing your family’s emergency action plan, make sure to include your elderly relatives and neighbors. Don’t forget about those living in nursing, assisted living, or retirement homes. Continue reading Helping Seniors Stay Safe During An Emergency »