Stranded with No Signal? This Voicemail Trick Could Save Your Life

If you’re ever lost while hiking, stuck with a broken-down car or stranded in a remote area with low battery and no cell signal, there’s a little-known phone tip that could make all the difference: change your voicemail message.

Before your phone dies, update your voicemail to include the following:

• Your approximate location

• The date and time

• Your current situation (e.g., lost, injured, out of gas, car broken down)

• What you plan to do (e.g., staying with your vehicle, walking toward a nearby town)

Even if your phone loses power or can’t make calls, your voicemail will still be accessible to anyone trying to reach you. It’s a simple step that could help rescuers find you faster.