Preparing for natural disasters, especially those you don't expect, is becoming increasingly crucial. Thankfully, there are a growing number of apps on the market that provide comprehensive instructions on how to prepare for natural disasters and what to do during an emergency.
These 7 emergency applications will be of great use to you in the event of an emergency in your area (via CNET and Wired):
American Red Cross
There are numerous apps in the American Red Cross app that can assist you during specific disasters like tornadoes and hurricanes. To help you and others survive common emergencies and natural disasters, use this app to obtain priceless, life-saving advice and instructions.
Get the app for First Aid: American Red Cross on Android and iOS
Get the app for Tornado: American Red Cross on Android and iOS
Get the app for Hurricane: American Red Cross on Android and iOS
Disaster Alert
This app works in a simple manner. However, the information that it provides could possible save your life. In order to prevent being caught off guard, this app alerts you about impending hurricanes, tropical cyclones, tsunamis, as well as floods, storms, and wildfires.
Get Disaster Alert on Android and iOS
FEMA
It is the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) app, which has information on more than 20 emergencies, including avalanches and winter weather. In addition, whether you're preparing for the worst or are in danger, you can get help all in one place thanks to the app's links to important numbers like 911 and FEMA.
Find My Family, Friends & Phone
This app is one of the essential apps you should always keep on your phone. It uses GPS location information to show you your registered friends' and family members' current locations. This app works in a simple manner, but knowing the real time locations of your loved ones is very important, especially in times of disasters.
Get Find My Family, Friends & Phone on Android and iOS
ICE Medical Standard
With the help of this app, your emergency medical contacts and important medical information are shown on your lock screen so that first responders may see them right away.
Get ICE Medical Standard on Android and iOS
MyShake
As it contains information from recent earthquakes throughout the world, this app is excellent if you want to learn more about the science of earthquakes. The application will attempt to gauge the extent and distance of the quake's impact using the phones of all users when a seismic event occurs.
Get MyShake on Android and iOS
Natural Disaster Monitor
With this app, you can quickly keep an eye on tropical cyclones, tsunamis, floods, and more as color-coded icons that are distinguished by threat level in a list or Google Maps background.
Get Natural Disaster Monitor on Android
