Disaster Readiness

This app is a guide to use in emergencies, and it includes more than 175,000 reference guides on what to do in whichever kind of disaster situation. If the power’s out, the internet went with it, so it’s best to have something readily available that doesn’t rely on electricity.

The guides include sections on how to react in floods and fires, a guide to evacuation and how to build emergency shelters.

!Emergency!

Not all countries use 911 to contact emergency services, so, if you travel a lot, this app is for you. The app detects which country you’re in and connects to the appropriate phone number so you can get help wherever you are.

SAS Survival Guide

No Wi-Fi or cell signal required. Just download and take advantage of the many resources SAS Survival Guide offers, including: survival information, survival checklists, a sun compass, a morse code signaling devide and videos and quizzes to help you learn how to react in an emergency.

StopDisaster

This app is also a must-have for the disaster-ready. It’ll guide you through preparedness checklists for various natural disasters, help you to build an emergency kid, get your necessary documents in order in case something happens and keep track of your emergency phone numbers.

Red Cross disaster apps

Different areas of the country feature different possible disasters, so it’s best to be prepared with specific help for whatever could happen. There is an app for earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires.

Goggle Sky Map

Simply point your phone at the sky and read the stars with this app.

First Aid & CPR

The American Red Cross also has an official First Aid App, which puts expert advice in the hands of all those who download. The app features quizzes, videos and step-by-step advice to help you potentially become a life-saver.