Red Cross Emergency App: Preparedness in Your Hand

With the chance of severe weather throughout South Carolina on Monday, now is a good time to download the Red Cross Emergency App.

It’s easy to do so.  You can either download it from the Apple or Android stores, or you can text "GETEMERGENCY" to 90999.  The app is free to download and free to use.

Once downloaded, there are so many tools at your disposal.  You can set real-time weather alerts for your area, by either typing in your city, zip code or letting the app have access to your location.  You can set up for alerts for severe weather watches/warnings, flash floods tornadoes, earthquakes… the list goes on and on.  There are also preparedness lists for all disasters, telling you what you should do before, during and after the storm.

In the event that shelters are opened, the app will also update to show you where the shelters are.  You can also send a message to your loved ones letting them know you’re safe.  This feature also allows you to share your current location.

This is all about preparedness at your fingertips. Be sure to download the app today to be weather-aware to have expert advice and disaster help readily available. You can also go to redcross.org/apps to find an assortment of other apps we have to help you stay safe year-round.