A new Android feature rolling out Wednesday lets people share live video from their phone with emergency services. So if you're on a 911 call and are struggling to describe what's happening, you can start streaming from your camera to help first responders better understand the situation.

The feature, called Emergency Live Video , is now rolling out in the US, along with certain regions of Germany and Mexico. It works on Android phones running Android 8 or newer with Google Play services . Google said in a blog post that it's "closely working with public safety organizations around the world to expand this capability to more regions."

How to use Emergency Live Video on Android

During an emergency call or text, a responder might want to see what's around you to better assess the situ

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