UTAH COUNTY, Utah — During the summer months many Utahns want to go out and recreate, but officials say search and rescue calls increase because of this.

It may have some residents wondering what their resources are when it comes to staying safe in remote areas.

When you need to call for help and don’t have cell service, Sergeant Dallin Turner with the Utah County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue said iPhones 14 and up have a tool to get you out of trouble.

“You can't make calls, you can't send photos or anything like that, but you can send text messages, not just to 911 but you can send them to anybody,” Turner said.

The phones have a way of connecting you by satellite, giving you the opportunity to send a text.

Turner said he’s used the tool many times.

“Each of our search and re

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