Must-Have Apps for Hurricane Season

Posted by Carolyn Lynch on November 15th, 2021

Given the full power of Peak hurricane season in Florida, at Tadlock Roofing, we developed an app list that will help you to be prepared in case of disaster strikes.

Here, are the apps you must have on your mobile that will provide you with important information during the hurricane season.

• Crowdsource Rescue

Logically, one of the first things everybody thinks when facing a natural disaster is dialing 911. However, during a large-scale crisis, telephone lines and emergency staff use to get overwhelmed. Thousands of people request assistance during these hard moments. This is why Crowdsource Rescue, a non-profit application, appeared as a solution to this problem.

This app connects those needing help with civilian rescuers. This app is credited with more than 30,000 rescues carried by 8,000 rescuers in 2017 only in Houston.

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• Harmany

Harmany app is similar to Airbnb but especially developed to provide short-term natural catastrophe refuge. Harmany is a safe and secure choice for those who require temporary accommodation due to emergencies. So, this app provides convenient and economical housing alternatives for these people.
Users must confirm their identity. Then, they can choose to either seek shelters or offer their own houses to people who can’t stay in their homes.

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• FEMA

The FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) app provides you with a plethora of information for any weather event. Thanks to this app, you and your family can get information and be prepared for any weather event. The FEMA App offers emergency alerts and valuable information before, during, and after a disaster.

Besides, the app provides safety notifications, emergency preparedness tips, and listings of other disasterresources.

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• Hurricane – National Red Cross

The National Red Cross hurricane app has become an essential tool to check local weather conditions. So, with this app, you can monitor storms, prepare your home and family, and locate aid. Also, it allows you to inform others that you are safe.  

If you or your loved ones live in a region where hurricanes may strike, you must have this app.

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• GasBuddy

This is a great resource for evacuating people from areas suffering natural disasters. When events like these occur, resources such as electric power and gas tend to become scarce, even more during large evacuations.
So, the basic role of GasBuddy is to show users the local gas prices during natural catastrophes. Also, the app shows the gas stations that have lost power and their fuel availability.

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• Zello

Did you know you could use your phone as a walkie-talkie? With the Zello app, your phone will serve as a two-way radio or a walkie-talkie. You will need a WiFi connection or access to a mobile phone network.

You not only can communicate 1-on-1 to your loved ones. Besides, you can create group conversations that will keep you updated while requiring help during emergencies.

For instance, Crowdsource Rescue has one of these groups.

You can find a listing of disaster-specific groups on Zello.com by clicking the banner at the top.

Only during Hurricane Irma in 2017, Zello accumulated more than 6 million users, so likely you are already familiar with this app.

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• FireChat

There is no cellular signal? Does the WiFi network is not available? Don’t worry. FireChat was born to let you stay communicated despite other communicating infrastructures do not work.

The app uses several technologies like Bluetooth, creating a peer-to-peer network to transfer signals through other connected devices.

With this batch of digital tools, you can be prepared and get the necessary help if any disaster strikes. Besides, you can count on the Lenox Roofing Solution team. Call Lenox for any roofing assistance you may require after these heavy weather events occur.