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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Southern California authorities use new technology to save stranded biker
Officials in Orange County are touting the use of new technology that helps first responders locate stranded people. What3words is a global addressing system that divides the entire world into three 10×10 feet squares and assigns each of them a unique three-word name. For example, upon entering 'Hollywood Sign' into the search field, the exact square representing it has the code: ' In a media release, the Orange County Sheriff's Department stated that they deployed the technology on May 10, when they were contacted to assist in locating a missing mountain biker in the hills north of Yorba Linda who did not have much water and took a wrong turn. LAX-bound flight from Hawaii diverted after 'potential security concern' found in lavatory The informant advised authorities that the biker, a 71-year-old man, may have been experiencing heat exhaustion due to extreme weather conditions, the sheriff's department added. Resources, including a motor deputy on a dual-sport motor vehicle and an airship, were dispatched to look for the man; however, he was not located, even though the motor deputy traveled more than six miles along a trail during the search efforts. Hearing the original call for service, the department's Real Time Operations Center used a new application, Prepared911, to assist in the search. The app utilizes technology that can send live video calls to a cell phone, and once a call is answered, the tech provides authorities with an accurate GPS location, the sheriff's department stated. 'Even though there was an intermittent signal loss, RTOC was able to push a video call to the biker's cell phone activating 'What 3 Words' and providing an accurate GPS location,' OCSD said of the May 10 rescue. 'TROC shared the information with the Orange County Fire Authority's rescue crews, who responded and rescued the biker.' The biker, Jay Doyle, said the technology got him out of a dire situation compounded by the fact that he had run out of water. 'I honestly knew I was in trouble, but I didn't realize how much trouble I was in,' Doyle, a Westminster resident, told KTLA. OCSD Research Analyst Sarah Shirvany broke the technology down further to KTLA 5 Orange County Bureau Chief Chip Yost. 'At the time I launched Prepared911, I sent a link to [the biker's] phone, and the link basically states: 'This is the Orange County Sheriff's Department and we're requesting to link into your phone',' Shirvany said. 'Once the caller hits the link, it gives us permission to get a live feed [from] their phone.' Click here for more information on Prepared911 and here for more information on what3words. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
‘Going to have to have it': Real ID deadline is two months out
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Oklahoma's transportation officials are urging Oklahomans with summer travel plans to make sure they have their Real ID before an upcoming May deadline. The federal government has set a May 7, 2025, deadline to get a Real ID for Americans who want to fly domestically, visit a federal building, or a military base. The deadline for Oklahomans to become Real ID compliant has been pushed back multiple times since the Real ID Act was passed in 2005. 'We absolutely are starting to see a spike in traffic,' said Service Oklahoma CEO Jay Doyle. 'Which we anticipated and we're really encouraged by as well.' Deadline to get a Real ID quickly approaching According to Service Oklahoma's website, more than 2,000,000 Real IDs have been issued to Oklahomans. The website includes a Real ID Checklist and location information for Service Oklahoma Licensing offices or operators where people can go to apply. If you're under the age of 18, you have to bring a parent or guardian with you. News 4 asked Doyle if there is any indication the deadline will be pushed back again. 'So from what we've been told is May 7 is going to be the deadline, in air quotes a little bit,' said Doyle. Doyle used air quotes to describe the deadline because enforcement plans throughout the federal government's different agencies, buildings, or organizations may vary. Doyle said he also doesn't want the process to overwhelm Oklahomans who haven't applied for their Real ID yet. 'It's not as burdensome as I think people think it is,' said Doyle. 'Use our Real ID checklist. Most of the documents you already have, it's really not that challenging. Here's what you'll need to bring with you to one of over 200 licensing locations across the state to get a Real ID: Proof of identity (e.g., birth certificate, passport). Proof of Social Security number (e.g., Social Security card, W-2). Proof of Oklahoma residency (e.g., utility bill, lease agreement). Document that supports name change if you've been married or divorced. Note: Some locations only take cash payments. 'The whole process should take about 15 or 20 minutes of actual processing time,' said Doyle. News 4 spoke with multiple Oklahomans at Will Rogers World Airport on Tuesday, who said they already had their Real IDs. They said it was a pretty painless process, and are encouraging Oklahomans who plan on traveling to get theirs. 'I don't even necessarily remember the process, which makes me think it was pretty easy,' said traveler Connor McGinnis. 'You're going to have to have it, so, I don't know why you would wait.' Service Oklahoma will be holding Season Saturdays starting March 8 through September to help serve more Oklahomans during extended hours. The following locations in Oklahoma City and Tulsa will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. OKC Metro: OKC Classen (6015 N. Classen Blvd., Building 4). OKC I-240 (728 E Interstate 240 Service Road). Tulsa Metro: Broken Arrow (1635 S Main Street). Tulsa Eastgate (14002 E 21st Street). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
