There’s an app for that!
The American Red Cross has helpful emergency-specific apps that can be downloaded right to our mobile devices. And they’re free! They provides information to help us be better prepared for various types of emergency situations, as well as info to help us deal with the emergency, too.
The following Red Cross Mobile Apps are available:
- First Aid App
- Shelter Finder App
- Tornado App
- Hurricane App
- Earthquake App
- Wildfire App
Check it out at http://www.redcross.org/prepare/mobile-apps.
I downloaded the First Aid and the Earthquake Apps. Now, real-time U.S. Geological Survey alerts of earthquakes will be sent directly to my cell phone. There are lots of information and tools to help get better prepared for earthquakes; what to do before, during, and after an earthquake.
Right in the app, you can quickly turn your mobile device into a handy flashlight, strobe light, or audible alarm. Nice.
Another neat feature is the “I’m Safe” tool. It helps you quickly use Facebook, Twitter, Message, and/or Email to send a message to let your loved ones, employer, friends, whoever you want, that you’re okay.
The app even has a section of helpful info and a checklist for post disaster steps for taking care of the emotional health of you and your family. Such an important consideration that is often not prepared for.
If you’re interested, you can join their Mobile User Group and help test new features, develop new ideas, and give your opinions about the various mobile products. Awesome way to stay up on what’s on the horizon.
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