American Red Cross
Tornado App...
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How ready
are you and your family in the event of a Tornado?
Get your family and
home ready for a tornado with the official Tornado App from the American Red
Cross. The tornado warning app puts everything you need to know to prepare for a
tornado – and all that comes with it – in the palm of your hand. With
interactive quizzes and simple step-by-step advice it’s never been easier to be
ready.
From your mobile phone, call "**REDCROSS" (**73327677) and we will send you a link to download the app to your phone or you can download them directly from the iTunes or Google Play app stores.
Features
· Simple step-by-step instructions to help you know what-to-do even if the cell towers and TVs are down. Prioritized actions for before, during, and after requires no mobile connectivity.
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Audible siren that
automatically goes off even if app is closed when NOAA issues a TORNADO WARNING
helping to reduce the chance of sleeping through an actual warning.
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Push notification sent
when a WARNING expires – especially important if power goes out while you or
your family are in your safe room.
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Help distant friends and
family in tornado alley with ability to receive tornado watch and warning alerts
based on their location from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration.
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Red Cross location-based
open shelters map for when you need it most.
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Be ready should a tornado
hit by learning how to assemble an emergency kit for your family in the event of
power outage or evacuation.
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Reduce your household’s
stress and anxiety should a tornado hit by learning to make and practice an
emergency plan.
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Preloaded content means
you have instant access to all safety information at anytime, even without
reception or an Internet connection.
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Interactive quizzes allow
you to earn badges that you can share with your friends and show off your
tornado knowledge.
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Know how many tornadoes
have occurred in your area.
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Know the difference
between a tornado warning and a tornado alert.
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Learn how to deal with
food and water impacted by floods and power outages.
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Simply let friends/family
know you’re safe with customizable “I’m Safe” notification sharable thru social
media, text and email.
· Let others know where you are with the Toolkit’s stobe light, flashlight and audible alert functions.