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With the festive season upon us, millions of South Africans are gearing up to hit the roads, headed all over the country for a well deserved holiday. If you’re among them make sure you travel safe and with peace of mind with mySOS, Netcare911 & Arrive Alive.
With increased traffic volumes, comes increased possibilities of unforeseen incidents and emergencies and for motorists what you need is an “emergency angel” at your fingertips. mySOS, the first independent emergency portal app in South Africa with more than 100 000 users, has partnered with Arrive Alive and Netcare 911 this festive season so when you’re on the roads and you need urgent assistance you know who to call or should we say - what to press.
How it Works
A button with the Arrive Alive & Netcare logo will be available on your mySOS home screen, this will provide you with direct 24-hour access to the Netcare 911 national emergency operations centre for all emergencies. The one-button emergency activation will automatically connect you to the Netcare 911 call centre, and an ambulance will be dispatched to your GPS coordinates - if required. mySOS will also automatically notify your emergency contacts about the incident.
Albert van Urk, mySOS Co-Founder comments: “In an emergency, the mySOS app makes sure that Netcare 911 has your exact location and relevant emergency information so they can mobilise the assistance you need in the shortest possible time. Time is a major factor in emergencies, especially while travelling, and the mySOS app makes sure that every second counts.”
How Do I Get it?
The mySOS app is free to download, easy to use and available on both Android & IOS, to download just visit www.mysos.co.za/download.html. When registering on the app, you will be requested to enter contact numbers and email addresses for your chosen emergency contacts. The app also sends the relevant demographic and medical information that will assist in sending the correct resource to help with your specific emergency.
Once you are registered, mySOS provides a range of quick and easy-to-access services for a host of emergency situations. So while travelling, you no longer need to spend time searching for emergency numbers, doctors, clinics, hospitals, pharmacies, vets, embassies, police stations, and other related providers anywhere in South Africa – mySOS will take care of all of this so you can enjoy your holiday.
The Arrive Alive, Netcare 911 & mySOS team wishes you a safe and wonderful holiday! To find out more about MySOS visit http://www.mysos.co.za or follow them on Facebook & Twitter.