Some nifty apps to keep you safe outdoors!
Found some cool apps from this article I felt were worth passing along!
Companion
Spending time alone is great for the soul, but sometimes you want people to be able to get in touch with you, just in case. Companion is a free iOS app that makes sure your outdoor adventure never leaves you completely alone. You can save your home address and insert the location of where you are headed so that emergency contacts — in other words, your virtual companions — can connect with you immediately. Companion also live tracks your location at all times, and contacts receive a notification when you have reached your destination. If an emergency arises, contacts and emergency workers can be alerted instantly at the press of a button with the most recent GPS location.
Cairn
Wilderness lovers and those who want to get an 'off the grid' experience this summer can create a safety net without ever having to place a phone call. Cairn is a free iOS app that lets you download hundreds of maps that show where cell service for various providers is available along your routes, even if you're offline without an internet connection. You can also use Cairn to share planned routes with loved ones and send one-click messages that you're okay. If a contact doesn't receive a notification by a certain time, Cairn will share information on alternatives methods of communication and how to contact search and rescue teams for the area.
First Aid: American Red Cross
Accidents happen a lot during summer vacations and when they do it's important to know how to react to get the best outcome possible. The American Red Cross created the First Aid app to teach users emergency information for asthma attacks, bleeding, broken bones, burns, choking and more. The app, which works on both iOS and Android devices, also includes emergency preparation information, emergency knowledge quizzes and a database for nearby hospitals and medical centers.
Noonlight
Noonlight bills itself as a personal safety app and while not free the app is simplicity itself in its design. You push down a button when you feel unsafe — while walking, outside, at night or even during the day. When you lift your finger, the app gives you a moment to enter a four-digit pin. If it's not entered, Noonlight assumes you're in danger, contacting the authorities to your location — even if you're moving.
At $2.99 a month, the iOS and Android app is certainly an expense that should be considered. (The first month, however, is free.) You can cancel at any time, but charges are billed through your iTunes account. You can also link Noonlight to Alexa and Google Home devices, as well as other connected gadgets, taking this from a mobile app to one you can bring home.
How about you? Do you think you'll try any of these? Do you have any safety/security apps you'd recommend?
@Heather225
This article >> https://bit.ly/2BoKX9Y << has some very useful information regarding safety apps. I personally like Circle of 6.
@tazcares Ooh, these are fantastic (and all free)! We'll have to share these as well! Thank you! 
@Heather225
No problem! (:
Not an app, but basic safety information is ICE contacts in phone, I have personal and medical ones.
My MedicAlert - I wish the app was better, but it ties in with Medic Alert the service that comes with the necklaces/bracelets, etc. Every person enrolled is given a number and this is inscribed on the item. Someone can call the number and proper help is given as they have a file with all my conditions and medication, emergency plan and contacts.
Miberinert - Allows me to log attack information (I don't use this, as I currently need a physical log and will be getting onto a new app approved by my clinic soon that allows for scanning of the barcodes, this app doesn't have a spot for the lot #) and has the product monograph for the 2 blood products I use, including pictures and instructions for the Mix2Vial system and it also has a video showing how to reconsistent the products with the system. Most medical professionals, including in the emergency room are unaware of how to properly mix up these products, my surgery time was delayed because even though I had the instructions put in my chart and was teased for doing so "this is a hospital, people know how to mix up drugs" the anesthesiologist was not comfortable doing it and was reading more on it. My husband also later trained my nurse while I was having an attack. Since that was a planned out stay and I had the instructions included I really have little faith in an emergency situation. Highly recommend for anyone in Canada with HAE, even if you do not brownbag your medication to the hospital, you can at least show staff there what to do when it's recieved from the blood bank.
AHQI - provides the air quality here, both the latest readings and the forcast. I do get warning notifications if the forcast is higher than a level I select or if the actual reading goes above that level. Important as this can be a trigger for me.
CTV Weather - Variety for people to pick from, I find this to be the most accurate for my area as I'm not in the center of the city. Safety aspect comes with the weather warnings.
@Heather225
Oh cool list of resourceful apps!!!!
