Having weather alerts on your cell phone could help save you and your pets.
It’s crucial to stay updated on the changing weather patterns and the increasing occurrences of natural disasters such as tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, floods, and heat waves. Setting up a weather alert on your phone is highly recommended, especially if you have pets. Evacuating early is important as weather conditions can shift rapidly, and delay could mean missing the crucial window to leave safely.
Our research has revealed that the National Weather Service offers a comprehensive list of Alert Apps, including those from FEMA and the Red Cross. Whether you need a general app or one suited for your business, you can find them listed; some are customisable.
FEMA, not only provides weather alerts but also helps locate open shelters and allows users to upload photos to aid first responders. Moreover, the FirstCall Alerts App has the technology to serve the hearing impaired. For more details and to select the best app for your specific needs, you can review the descriptions for each of the apps listed on the National Weather Service website. Most, if not all of the Mobil apps listed are free. https://www.weather.gov/enterprise/sw-alerts-app-1e.
Another great app that was recently introduced by the American Red Cross is the Pet First Aid app. To get the app on your Android or iPhone, go to your Apple or Play Store and search for Red Cross click on the app called “Pet First Aid”, then download it.
To download any of these apps to your phone you will need to find them on your Apple or play store. Find the app that you want to download and hit the download button. It usually only takes a minute or two then you will be able to open the app and complete the setup.
By preparing today, you could save you, your family and your pets tomorrow.
