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FEMA - Emergency preparedness information

Prepare for disasters with alerts, resources, and safety tips.

FEMA
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Limited only to five locations

The FEMA App serves as your personalized disaster resource, empowering you to take control in the face of any disaster that arises in life.

The official Federal Emergency Management Agency app

The FEMA application serves as a comprehensive tool designed to assist you in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from various disasters and emergencies. It is an essential resource to feel ready and capable of handling any unforeseen events that may come your way.

With this resource, users have the opportunity to become familiar with preparation techniques for common hazards. It provides essential information on devising a family emergency communication plan, assembling an emergency kit, and the immediate steps to take after a disaster strikes.

One of the key benefits of using this platform is the access to real-time weather and emergency alerts from the National Weather Service for multiple locations across the country. This feature is incredibly valuable for staying informed and taking timely actions to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your property. In the event that evacuation is necessary, it also assists in locating nearby shelters, ensuring you have a safe destination.

Post-disaster recovery can be challenging, but the platform simplifies this process by offering guidance on accessing assistance, including finding Disaster Recovery Center locations and addressing urgent questions. It connects users directly to a network of disaster resources, providing crucial support right when it is needed the most.

The FEMA app is not only a resource but also a partner in navigating through the trials associated with disasters. Its usability and feature set make it a must-have for anyone looking to fortify their readiness and resilience against emergencies.

PLAN.

Easily learn how to prepare for common hazards with the FEMA App. Whether you are experienced or just beginning to build your preparedness skills, this app offers guidance on creating a family emergency communication plan, assembling an emergency kit, and taking immediate post-disaster actions.

PROTECT.

Understanding when and how to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your property during a disaster is crucial. The FEMA App provides real-time weather and emergency alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five locations across the country. Additionally, it assists in locating nearby shelters for evacuation to safety.

RECOVER.

In the aftermath of a disaster, the FEMA App equips you with recovery tools. It helps determine eligibility for FEMA assistance, locates Disaster Recovery Centers, and addresses urgent inquiries. Access FEMA's disaster resources promptly to receive aid when it is needed most.

Resource for disaster preparedness

The FEMA app is a travel and disaster resource created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency that can help you plan, protect and recover from disasters. It can teach you basic preparedness strategies such as creating a family emergency communication plan, and what to do after a disaster.t

An essential tool to have

FEMA has been designed to provide real-time weather and emergency alerts, help you find a nearby shelter, and provide tools to recover after a disaster. The alerts come from the National Weather Service for up to five locations, so you can be assured that they're accurate and reliable.

The app also provides a dedicated section for Frequently Asked Questions so you know how to troubleshoot in case you encounter some issues. However, as mentioned, the alerts only cover up to five locations, so it's best to check if your area is covered.

Has its limitations

The FEMA app provides basic preparedness strategies such as creating a family emergency communication plan and real-time weather and emergency alerts and gives tools for recovery after a disaster. However, the app's alerts only cover up to five locations, and users should check if their area is covered.

For questions, comments, or ideas, reach out to us at fema-app@fema.dhs.gov.

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  • Sonya Eller
    Sonya Eller

    It works properly, but it's annoying because it repeats the same alerts continuously, so I turned it off. The user interface has been upgraded, yet it still doesn't let you adjust the alert sounds. Additionally, the developer seems to ignore user feedback as they haven't responded to any since 2019, which many of them had excellent ideas. It's a shame.

  • Brian Stepp
    Brian Stepp

    You know, I'm getting the same alert about the "Wind Chill Advisory" every 10-20 minutes. It was basically driving me crazy so I turned it off after enduring it for over 2 hours now. But then guess what? Disabling it didn't solve the problem. Those alerts just kept on spamming me relentlessly. So I tried restarting my phone, but nope, that didn't work either. At this point, I decided to disable some categories of notifications. It seemed like a good idea, but the notifications just wouldn't stop. I even went ahead and turned off all alerts in the preferences, but still those annoying messages popped up. So you know what? I had enough - I uninstalled the whole thing.

  • C. Kadinger
    C. Kadinger

    I recommend checking out the weather app that gets its information straight from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. It provides the most accurate updates and is very reliable. The app only requires your location to display a forecast of the temperature on your home screen.

  • Kamil K
    Kamil K

    Sure, we can definitely incorporate an Early Warning System (EWS) into this. It will give you a Dialog Alert and play an alarm sound to warn you before events like Flash flood warnings or other serious threats occur. This feature will not only be useful but also add a cool touch to the system.

  • C M
    C M

    I want to know what's important and when I need to know it. Knowing the weather all the time isn't my thing, but I do want to be alerted when it's getting dangerous. I trust that I'll be informed early enough to take action.

  • Jamie Willingham
    Jamie Willingham

    There are times when my Samsung Galaxy doesn't alert me. I've given permission for notifications on my phone and have reviewed the app settings multiple times. Just got a tornado watch warning from my county. Initially, I signed up to receive notifications about street cleaning schedules from the county but now they're sending all sorts of important messages. I opened the FEMA app and found the warning there, but didn't receive any notification on my phone from FEMA. This kind of renders it pointless.

  • Nan B
    Nan B

    Sure, there's a great app you can try to stay informed about any ongoing emergency situations in your area. It'll help you adjust your plans accordingly.

  • Brian Stepp
    Brian Stepp

    A mobile application had good and bad times, but it was functioning well for some time. Suddenly, it stopped sending notifications, making it inconvenient unless one manually checks each location for alerts. The purpose is to receive alerts without the need to keep checking constantly. On December 18, 2018, no alerts were received. The user uninstalled the app, downloaded it again, and it is now working properly.

  • Lucid Leah
    Lucid Leah

    I really like the app, it always updates me when necessary. One thing I would like to see changed is the ability to personalize the notification sounds. It doesn't have to be for each different alert, just one custom sound for the app overall would be wonderful. I imagine setting it up so that when it goes off, it would say something like, "Hey, this is the FEMA app sounding off," rather than just the default system sound.

  • Sadie Chow
    Sadie Chow

    It does everything it says on the tin and even more! You can easily find all kinds of important information, from emergencies to non-emergencies, weather updates to general safety tips. It covers a wide range of helpful topics that you'll find really useful.

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