Emergency Management News

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

@RedCross has a new Emergency App #AltusOK

Take your disaster preparedness to the next level with the new mobile application (app) from the American Red Cross called Emergency. This all-inclusive app provides real-time severe weather alerts and safety information for various hazards, including earthquakes, landslides, and tsunamis. You can even customize the app by choosing to receive alerts for hazards that impact your community the most.
Other features of Emergency include:
  • More than 35 severe weather alerts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Geological Survey;
  • Expert Red Cross tips and guidance on what to do before, during and after severe weather hits – including a simple way to "Make a Plan" and be prepared;
  • A toggle to view content in Spanish; and
  • Engaging quizzes to test your knowledge on emergency topics.


This free mobile app is available for download from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

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