A partnership between 911 Rapid Response, Nhongo Safaris and the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) has seen the launch of a new app, aiding in the safety and security of visitors to South Africa.
The app which is available in the Google and Apple App stores provide users with the option of three alerts – calling for an ambulance, calling for both an ambulance and a tactical unit, while the third issues a notification to fellow travellers.
Once the user selects the alert they require, their GPS location is issued to 911 Rapid Response’s dispatch office.
In addition, the app service also provides:
a map indicating where the nearest tourism support services are, such as embassies, police stations, hospitals, fire and petrol stations.
the ability to report an incident to the Tourism Safety Initiative (TSI) website, to which the app is linked.
a ‘follow me’ button. Subject to approval by the traveller, this feature allows the response members to follow the traveller’s route by the minute.
Additionally, a Near Field Communicator (NFC) can be fitted to the traveller’s vehicle. Should travellers suspect they are being followed, they can tap the NFC to alert the call centre. 911 Rapid Response will immediately dispatch a security vehicle to accompany the traveller.
For more details watch this video published by Nhongo Safaris on their Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/safarisintokruger/videos/1670021459723421/