Rescu

Companies like Vivint, ADT, and Brinks offer professionally installed systems that come with 24/7 private monitoring in case of an emergency, but come with hefty start-up fees and high monthly subscription rates. So, many savvy-shopping Americans are turning to self-monitored security systems like Ring, Cove, Simplisafe, and others.

But there’s just one problem…Self-monitoring systems not only require a healthy level of vigilance, but they also create a hole in your safety plan if you're out of town for the holidays. You can check the video feed and see that an intruder managed to break into your house through one of the windows, but what then?

If you call 9-1-1, you’re connected to a dispatch center closest to your location. So, if you’re out of state or even just a hundred miles away from home, sending responders to your address will be impossible. Your only option would be to contact your closest neighbor or a nearby family member to call 911 for you. But by the time the police arrive, there’s no telling what the damage could be.

Luckily, there is a faster option - Rescu launched a new app-based emergency dispatch service. With Rescu, you can send emergency services like fire, police or ambulance to your home no matter where you are in just two taps