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Hurricane: American Red Cross

Submitted by Scott, 29 August, 2012
Last updated on 12 February, 2020
Category
Weather

Description of App

Be ready for severe weather with Hurricane by American Red Cross. Monitor conditions in your area or throughout the storm track, 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 area where a hurricane may strike or has loved ones who do.

Features:

  • Step-by-step instructions let you know what to do even if the cell towers are down and the power is out.
  • Monitor weather conditions in your area or those of loved-ones with location-based alerts for the U.S. and its territories from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA).
  • 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 Hurricane 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 hurricane knowledge with interactive quizzes.
  • See an illustrated history of hurricanes in your area.
  • Learn the difference between a hurricane warning and watch.
  • Know how to what to do about food and drinking water when your area has been impacted by floods and power outages.

Version

1.3.1

Free or Paid

Free

Apple Watch Support

Not Known

Device(s) App Was Tested On

iPhone

iOS Version

9

Accessibility Comments

this app is mostly accessible

VoiceOver Performance

VoiceOver reads most page elements.

Button Labeling

Most buttons are clearly labeled.

Usability

There are some minor accessibility issues with this app, but they are easy to deal with.

Other Comments

some buttons are not clearly labled, but they are easily figured out.

App Store Link

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hurricane-by-american-red/id545689128?mt=8&ign-…

Developer's Website

http://www.redcross.org

Recommendations

2 people have recommended this app

Most recently recommended by Scott 10 years 7 months ago

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