Setting Up Emergency Contacts on Your Phone

Your phone can save your life in an emergency — but only if first responders can find your critical information. Here’s how to set up your emergency contacts and medical information so they’re accessible even when your phone is locked.

On iPhone

Open the Health app (white icon with a red heart). Tap your photo in the top right, then tap “Medical ID.” Tap “Edit” and fill in: emergency contacts, medical conditions, allergies, medications, blood type. Make sure “Show When Locked” is turned ON. This lets paramedics see your info from the lock screen.

On Android

Open Settings, search for “Emergency information” or “Safety.” Add your emergency contacts and medical information. On most Android phones, this is accessible from the lock screen by tapping “Emergency” then “Emergency information.”

What to Include

At minimum, add two emergency contacts with their phone numbers and relationship to you. Add any critical medical conditions (diabetes, heart conditions, pacemaker). List current medications and known allergies. Include your doctor’s name and phone number if possible.

Take five minutes to set this up today. Then remind a friend or family member to do the same.