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Portable AlarmsPortable alarms, or transportable security, are wearable personal alarm systems that can come to your aid in a variety of dangerous situations. They include: Wearable Alarms - these medical-alert type alarms can be worn on a necklace or around the wrist. They can be a lifesaver for the elderly or physically disabled if they fall down or become stranded for hours or even days after a fall. Medical portable alarms cost between $50 and $100 for installation and about $30 per month for monitoring. Subscribers can list numerous emergency contacts like doctors, neighbors, police and family. The wearer activates the portable alarm by pressing a button and is connected to an emergency response operator who contacts the appropriate person. Advertiser Links
Personal Alarms ($10 -$30) & are hand-held alarms that attract attention by omitting a piercing shriek that will hopefully scare an attacker off. Chemical Protection ($10-$15) & such as mace, pepper spray or tear gas is sprayed into an attacker's eyes from a hand-held spray can to cause temporary burning of the eyes long enough for the victim to get away. Mace and tear gas cause no permanent damage but may be illegal or require a permit in certain states. Stun Guns ($30 -$100) & deliver a high-voltage shock that will halt an attacker temporarily (for about 5 minutes). To use a stun gun the top of the stun gun must come into contact with the attacker's body. Quality stun guns send currents through very thick clothing but injury is only temporary. Click on the shopping links above to access some of the leading online suppliers of portable alarms. Other Personal Alarm areas:
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