Without the Emergency Assist subscription, Alexa cannot contact emergency services directly. However, by setting up contacts and using features like Drop In, it can add another layer of safety.

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New state police tech will alert drivers to nearby emergency vehicles The new system, Safety Cloud, aims to reduce crashes with emergency vehicles and workers. Charles Krupa / AP, File.