HelpMe App launches project 4051 in Durban North
Billed as an advanced personal safety app, the HelpMe app gives members immediate (data-free) access to specialist crisis teams.
Founder of the app, Jess Meredith Watts, said the event was the first of its kind for residents of the 4051 and was a way to put community safety first using smart tech.
Also read: Beachfront statue spend sparks outrage among North Beach residents
With more than 300 000 users already and ranked as South Africa's top security service provider on Hello Peter, the app integrates emergency services including medical, fire, and security; all at the tap of a button, without using mobile data.
'The support from the local community was unbelievable and while this launch was specifically for the Durban North area we hope to roll out to other areas across the province, certainly across the Dolphin Coast. The idea behind the app is quite simple in having immediate access to emergency care all under one umbrella. The app is really easy to use, simply open the app and just swipe the appropriate emergency button based on your situation. There are also a whole range of add-ons and upgrades, and this is about enhancing community safety,' he said.
Also at the launch were several strategic security partners, including Marshall Security and Fidelity ADT.
One of the most heartwarming moments of the expo was when 101-year-old Bill Lofthouse received a personalised walkthrough of the HelpMe app and got to meet Meredith Watts at the event.
The app is available for Android and iPhone users.
You can visit www.helpmesa.co.za for more information and to explore how the App works.
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