FEMA announces a new app to help you in the event of a disaster. This new app features:
- Alerts from the National Weather Service: Receive severe weather alerts for up to five locations across the U.S. and see information about how to stay safe.
- Disaster Reporter: Upload and share photos of damage and recovery efforts.
- Maps of disaster resources: Locate and receive driving directions to open shelters and disaster recovery centers.
- Apply for assistance: Easily access DisasterAssistance.gov to apply for federal disaster assistance.
- Custom emergency safety information: Save a custom list of the items in your family’s emergency kit, as well as the places you will meet in case of an emergency.
- Safety tips: Receive safety and preparedness reminders and learn how to stay safe before, during, and after over 20 types of hazards, including floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes.
- Information in Spanish: The app defaults to Spanish language content for smartphones that have Spanish set as their default language.
You can click this link to load the App in English: http://www.fema.gov/mobile-app
You Can click this link to load the App in Spanish: http://www.fema.gov/es/aplicacion-de-fema-para-dispositivos-moviles