REDT.L Regulatory News (REDT)

3 Jul 2007 07:02

Red24 PLC03 July 2007 RED24 PLC RED24 ASSISTS BRITISH CUSTOMERS WITH DOMESTIC THREATS Given the threats to the British public posed by the weather and terrorism inthe past week, red24 plc ("red24" or "the Company"), the AIM-listed globalpersonal security assistance company, has announced two initiatives to help itscustomers deal with any concerns they may have when at home. The company has launched a 24/7 Flood Advice Line to help its UK-based customersdeal with the threat from the severe weather. The service was developed inconjunction with one of the world's largest global banks who are dedicated toensuring that their customers have access to expert and impartial advice. Its UKbanking customers now have 24/7 access to the hotline, which is being publicisedin branches throughout the UK and on its website homepage. All customers cancall for practical advice and support including free text message warnings ofincoming storms to those customers who register for the service. On Saturday 30 June, the terror alert level was raised to critical following theevents in London and Glasgow. red24's members can now request to be alertedwithin minutes of a similar incident being reported in the UK. To complement theterror alert service, red24 is also offering security advice for any membersconcerned about the increased threat from terrorism. Members can speak to asecurity expert 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Commenting on the services, Managing Director of red24 Simon Wakeling said: "Theflooding across parts of the UK in the past week has affected a great manypeople. The terror attacks over the weekend have brought a second major concernto the front of the public's minds. Our expertise in providing emergencyassistance and timely advice demonstrates our ability to respond quickly toevents that are affecting the public and deliver real help, assistance andvalue." ---ENDS--- red24 plcJonathan Simpson Tarling Tel: 0792 001 5266 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange