Abstract: A safety device and a method of assisting a user using the safety device. The safety device has a wearable component worn by a user or portable component able to be carried by the user, one or more sensors configured to measure the environment and/or biological attributes of a user, and a controller in communication with the one or more sensors. The controller is configured to issue a notification upon determining a predetermined condition from the one or more sensors. The issuance of the notification preferably calls for assistance and/or activates an assistance device to assist the user.