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Calling all Ladies...stay safe at night with a personal alarm!
The nights are getting darker and darker but that can't stop us from going out and about. A personal alarm can be a good way of increasing your sense of personal safety. Personal alarms came in a few styles, designs some attach to a belt, bag or keyring, whilst others can worn around the neck or wrist (as you would wear a wristwatch) - make sure the one you buy is easily activated if you need to use it. The best ones are with a distinctive button or with an easy pull-cord pin.
The best personal alarm emits a 130 decibel siren which can be heard up to 70m away, so acting as a great deterrent to attack. The personal alarm is also ideal for the elderly, if they fall or are unwell and need to attract attention for help. These can also we used by joggers, dog walkers or people who need to travel late at night - e.g. returning home from work.
However, personal alarms alone should not be relied on as a way to attract help. There might not be anyone around to hear it, and even if there is it might be ignored or mistaken for a car alarm. Car alarms are ignored all the time. A personal alarm should be just one part of your overall personal safety plan.
You should always be aware of your surroundings when out alone, especially at night and stick to well-lit routes that you know well. It is not advisable to listen to music with headphones as it can distract you and stop you noticing what is going on around you. You should also let friends or family know where you are going and what time you will be home, so they know when to expect you and worry if you don't arrive.
For more information and a range alarms visit the D2D website.
