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More than three quarters of respondents admit to being unprepared to effectively respond to an accident or attack
GreatCall, Inc., a leader in wireless services focused on helping its customers stay connected, safe and healthy, today announced more results of the company’s 5Star Safety survey, conducted by TNS Global in conjunction with the National Safety Council’s National Safety Month. The national independent Omnibus poll of 1,000 U.S. adults found that Americans are woefully unprepared to deal with the additional safety risks of summer travel.
According to the survey, 83% say they fear being approached by a stranger late at night, but an alarming 42% admitted they would simply ignore the stranger with the hope that they’d be left alone.
In fact, a full 76% of respondents acknowledge that they are unprepared to effectively respond to an accident or attack that threatens their well-being. Other summer mishaps that Americans most fear include:
Studies show that accidents and crime increase in the summer. As people become more relaxed on vacation, precautions and common sense can take a back seat to summer fun, and as travelers find themselves in unknown surroundings, risks increase.
“Summer is an ideal setting for spending quality time with family and friends, but you still need to be thinking about safety,” said Patrick Adams, Director of Safety and Products at GreatCall. “We just want to remind people, as the survey has proven, that it’s always smart to plan ahead and be prepared.”
To keep you and your family confident and secure, no matter where you may be traveling to this summer, GreatCall, the creators of the 5Star Urgent Response™ safety service, a cell phone-based, mobile personal emergency response system, recommends four easy-to-implement and plan-ahead tips:
Let Someone Know
Secure Your Car
Be Aware
Blend In With the Locals
For more information on GreatCall’s 5Star Urgent Response service, please visit: https://www.greatcall.com/services-apps
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About the TNS Global Survey
This survey was conducted by TNS between May 25 – 30, 2011 on the Online Express Omnibus among 1,000 adults age 18 and over.
About GreatCall, Inc.
GreatCall differentiates itself as a company of “People You Can Count On” to deliver wireless services focused on helping to keep customers connected, safe and healthy™. The company stands apart from other wireless services providers through its simplified, personalized and humanized approach, as well as its commitment to providing a highquality customer service experience. The company has been widely praised for its ability to deliver the benefits of innovation and technology in a meaningful and easy-to-use format. GreatCall has received prominent national media accolades from the Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, The New York Times, Washington Post and major TV broadcast networks.
GreatCall’s services, apps and cell phone handsets are sold nationwide at leading retailers such as Best Buy, Sears, Sears Hometown Stores, Radio Shack Dealer Franchise, Fry’s Electronics and ShopKo, as well as direct to consumers at 1-800-918-8543 and online at GreatCall.com Service coverage includes the U.S. and Canada. GreatCall is located in San Diego, CA. For more information, please visit www.GreatCall.com.