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App: Earthquake -American Red Cross

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Views: 1437
Category Weather
Version:2.1
Updated:
Requires os version:Android2.3 and up
Size:25M
-- The number one app to download to help you survive an earthquake.” – IT World

-- Those who live their life on the fault lines should pick this app up immediately.” – Appolicious


-- A “MUST-HAVE” app that “…basically turns your mobile device into an all-in-one post-quake tool, info center, and instruction guide.” – TremblingEarth


-- 20 Best Android apps this week – Guardian News (10/4/2012)


-- Red Cross earthquake app helps before, during and after disaster – Cronkite News


-- Featured by AndroidPolice.com (10/2012)


Be ready for an earthquake with Earthquake by American Red Cross. Get notified when an earthquake occurs, prepare your family and home, find help and let others know you are safe even if the power is out – a must have for anyone who lives in an earthquake-prone area or has loved ones who do.


Ahora disponible en español.


FEATURES: • Easy to use Spanish language toggle to switch translation directly inside the app.•Step-by-step instructions let you know what to do even before/during/after an earthquake, even if no data connectivity. •Get notified when an earthquake occurs; see the intensity impact to your area or those of loved-ones with notifications generated by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).•Let family and friends know you are okay with the customizable “I’m Safe” alert for Facebook, Twitter, email and text. •Find open Red Cross shelters in your area when you need help. •Stay safe when the lights are out with the Toolkit, including a strobe light, flashlight and audible alert functions. •Prepare for the worst by learning how to assemble an emergency kit for your family in the event of power outage or evacuation. •Empower your family to stay safe and remain calm in an emergency by learning how to make and practice an emergency plan. •Earn badges that you can share with your friends and show off your earthquake knowledge with interactive quizzes. •See an illustrated history of earthquakes in your area. •Know how to what to do about food and drinking water when your area has been impacted by floods and power outages.


Permissions:DIRECTLY CALL PHONE NUMBERS: We need this to allow you to call emergency numbers from within the appCAMERA: We need to be able to use the camera to allow us to use the flashlight in Tool KitGPS LOCATION: We need to serve you earthquake alerts based on your current locationPHONE CONTACTS: We need this for the Make a Plan view to allow you to add emergency contacts straight from your address book


Privacy policy: http://www.redcross.org/privacy-policy


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