The Value of Overwatch x Rescue for European Customers

 November 13, 2023

There are numerous occasions where a customer would benefit from engaging Overwatch x Rescue in lieu of contacting local emergency services directly. Examples include:

• When public emergency services are overwhelmed and/or unreachable
• When emergency assistance is required in response to the following crisis events:
  • Natural disasters
  • Political threats extended to include civil threats caused by riots, strikes, and civil commotion
  • Terrorism
  • Wrongful detention
  • Kidnap for ransom
  • Pandemic threat
  • Repatriation of mortal remains
  • Hazardous summer or winter sports (e.g., paragliding or mountain climbing incidents)

We firmly believe that Europeans on the move in major city centers with reliable cellular coverage can and should engage local emergency services (e.g., 999, 112, 114, 118, etc.) if and when the need arises. However, when unforeseen events requiring emergency assistance occur outside of cellular range, Overwatch x Rescue’s value is amplified. For outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore off-grid, engaging Overwatch x Rescue through a satellite-enabled emergency SOS communication device provides customers with a timely response to potentially life-threatening situations. Seconds save lives, and Overwatch x Rescue saves hundreds of lives every year.

What’s more, Overwatch x Rescue’s technology capabilities provide responding agencies with critical information to assist in the response process. This includes the exact location (geo-coordinates) of the impacted person(s) requiring assistance, situational information (e.g., nature, type, and severeness of the emergency), and in many cases, the ability to communicate directly with the impacted person(s).

Finally, having an Overwatch x Rescue Plan will reduce and, in many cases, eliminate the financial exposure of a coordinated rescue. Examples include:

• Medical and security evacuation costs
• Search and rescue costs
• Rescue helicopter in remote locations (e.g., the cost in the Italian Alps averages $153 per minute)
• Ground ambulance costs

Overwatch x Rescue is Your Beacon in the Wilderness

Overwatch x Rescue is a cutting-edge emergency SOS subscription service that specializes in comprehensive protection and emergency assistance for travelers. Our platform offers a blend of high-tech solutions with a personal touch. Our unwavering commitment to safety, real-time emergency response, and proactive support ensures that Overwatch x Rescue is there to secure your journey, no matter where in the world you might be. You may be “off the grid,” but you’re never off of ours.