This may already exist, I don't know...
As I was listening to one of the Overland Bound podcasts, they were discussing the topic of bringing along emergency satellite devices for the no cell zone areas. The thought I had was, is it possible to have a centralized number that the members could use in case of an emergency? If something happens, they can send a text to that number using their device, and from that text there can be a post made to an SOS thread stating information (location, problem, status) on these forums, which near by crews can get out there to help.
What made me think of that is for people like myself. I live in Louisiana and I can travel out pretty far. Across the country far. And if I would use an SOS device to send a message, my family/friends would not be able to get to me or even know where to begin to get the help I need.
As I was listening to one of the Overland Bound podcasts, they were discussing the topic of bringing along emergency satellite devices for the no cell zone areas. The thought I had was, is it possible to have a centralized number that the members could use in case of an emergency? If something happens, they can send a text to that number using their device, and from that text there can be a post made to an SOS thread stating information (location, problem, status) on these forums, which near by crews can get out there to help.
What made me think of that is for people like myself. I live in Louisiana and I can travel out pretty far. Across the country far. And if I would use an SOS device to send a message, my family/friends would not be able to get to me or even know where to begin to get the help I need.