Emergency: Severe Weather App: Your Family’s Safety, Powered by the Red Cross

Protect what matters most with real-time NOAA alerts for your home and loved ones. Access expert preparation guides and find open shelters in one trusted, ad-free tool.

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Publisher

American Red Cross

Preparedness at a Glance

Discover the interface used by 911K+ users.

Smartphone screen showing a tornado watch notification and map in the American Red Cross Emergency app.

Screenshot of the Red Cross Emergency app showing a personalized hurricane preparation plan and current safety status.

A mobile interface of the Red Cross Emergency app displaying severe weather alerts across multiple saved locations including hurricane and flood warnings.

Hurricane tracker and radar map interface on the American Red Cross Emergency app

Map showing open shelters and services in the American Red Cross Emergency app

American Red Cross Emergency app showing tornado safety and preparedness guides.

Complete Protection for What Matters Most

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 911K+ users.

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Multi-Location Safety Alerts

Protect your household and distant loved ones by monitoring up to 8 locations with customizable, official NOAA weather alerts.

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Live Storm Tracking

Stay ahead of danger with interactive Doppler radar and real-time maps that track hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods as they happen.

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Disaster Readiness Toolkit

Prepare with confidence using expert step-by-step guides and find immediate help with an interactive map of open Red Cross shelters.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 911K+ people who love this app.

"This app is a lifesaver for my family. I live in Florida, but my elderly parents are in a flood zone three states away. Being able to monitor multiple locations and receive real-time NOAA alerts for their zip code gives me such peace of mind. The step-by-step guides even helped us get our emergency kits ready before hurricane season hit."

Sarah Miller

"Living in the Midwest, I have tried every weather app out there, but this is the most reliable. The alerts are fast and precise without all the annoying ads you find elsewhere. During the last tornado warning, the interactive map and shelter finder were crucial. It is clear, authoritative, and exactly what you need when every second counts."

David Thompson

About the app

Everything you need to know about Emergency: Severe Weather App.

Description

Get the ultimate all-hazard app for weather safety with the American Red Cross Emergency app. Access short guides to help you prepare, receive NOAA extreme weather alerts, view live weather maps, and find open Red Cross shelters and services near you. The Emergency app can help you and your loved ones before, during, and after a disaster. • Before: The best time to get ready is before a disaster happens. That's why the app features step-by-step guides to help you prepare for a tornado, hurricane, wildfire, earthquake, flood, severe thunderstorm, and more. • During: Monitor severe weather and protect yourself and your loved ones with notifications, weather maps, and live updates with local radar. Get over 50 customizable NOAA weather alerts on your device for your home location, live location, and eight additional locations. • After: If a disaster impacts your location, you can easily find open Red Cross shelters and services available near you. The Emergency app is accessible to everyone. It is free and available in both English and Spanish. Emergency app features: Real-Time Severe Weather Alerts • Get official NOAA alerts when severe weather threatens your area • Live notifications for tornadoes, hurricanes, severe thunderstorms, floods, and more • Customize alerts by location and hazard type to meet your needs Extreme Weather & Hazard Monitoring • Track major weather events in your area • Monitor hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and more • Receive real-time updates to help you stay informed and safe Live Alerts & Storm Tracking • Follow storm paths and stay ahead of severe weather • Doppler radar keeps you updated on storm and weather changes Beyond a Weather Tracker • Find open Red Cross shelters and services available near you with our interactive map • Step-by-step guides help you prepare • Create personalized plans for a wildfire, tornado, hurricane, flood, and earthquake • Designed with accessibility in mind and compatible with your phone’s built-in assistive technologies • The Emergency app is free and available in English and Spanish Get the ultimate all-hazard app for you and your loved ones. Download the Emergency app today.

Latest Version

5.0.1

Size

240.9 MB

First Released

Apr 14, 2015

Be Prepared Before the Next Emergency Strikes

Join over 900,000 families who trust the American Red Cross for life-saving alerts and expert guidance. Download the free, ad-free app today and protect what matters most.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Emergency: Severe Weather App

What is the American Red Cross Emergency app?

The American Red Cross Emergency app is an all-hazard weather safety application. It provides preparation guides, NOAA extreme weather alerts, live weather maps, and helps users find Red Cross shelters and services.

Does the Emergency app provide real-time weather alerts?

Yes, the Emergency app provides real-time severe weather alerts from NOAA. Users receive live notifications for events like tornadoes, hurricanes, severe thunderstorms, and floods, customizable by location and hazard type.

Can I track hurricanes and other extreme weather with the Emergency app?

Yes, the Emergency app allows users to track major weather events such as hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes. It also provides live alerts, storm tracking, and Doppler radar updates to monitor storm paths.

How does the Emergency app help prepare for disasters?

The Emergency app helps users prepare for disasters by providing step-by-step guides for events like tornadoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes. Users can create personalized plans and access information before a disaster strikes.

Is the American Red Cross Emergency app free to download and use?

Yes, the American Red Cross Emergency app is free to download and use. It is accessible to everyone and available in both English and Spanish languages.

Can I find Red Cross shelters using the Emergency app?

Yes, the Emergency app allows users to find open Red Cross shelters and services. It provides an interactive map to locate available shelters near the user's location after a disaster impacts the area.

In what languages is the Emergency app available?

The Emergency app is available in English and Spanish. This ensures accessibility for a broader range of users.

Can the Emergency app monitor multiple locations for severe weather?

Yes, the Emergency app monitors multiple locations for severe weather. Users can customize up to 50 NOAA weather alerts for their home, live location, and eight additional locations.

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