West PDX Today

Android phones and iPhones have crash detection and emergency SOS features that can potentially make false 911 calls.

• If an accidental 911 call is made, the telecommunicator won't know the call was a mistake unless you tell them.
  
  
• If you hang up, they must call back to verify if there’s an emergency. They will send emergency services to your location if you don't answer the call. This takes away resources from real 911 emergency calls.

Emergency settings can be changed or turned off depending on the phone. Check your settings and make changes if needed.

Find information about emergency features on Android phones.

Find information about emergency features on iPhones. 

The information above was provided by the Oregon Department of Emergency Management.

Original source can be found here