Handy Help And Comfort In An Emergency (NAPSA)—Peace of mind could be in the palm of your hand. That’s because you can now get the free American Red Cross Emergency App that lets you know your family and friends are safe when the weather’s bad or emergencies arise, no matter where you or they may be in the US. andits territories. Emergency App With this helpful tool from the experts on emergencies at the Red Cross, you can use the “Family Safe” feature to notify loved ones in an area affected by an emergencyor disaster. They'll instantly see danger alert details and specific “what to do next” steps, and can then respond with either “I’m safe” or “I’m not safe” so you'll know if they need help. The feature works even if the recipient doesn’t have the Emergency App downloaded on his or her smartphoneor tablet. A version of the “Family Safe” feature is available on the Apple Watch. Other features include: *It can tell you what to do before, during and after 35 emergency conditions such as a tornado, hurricane, earthquake, flood, thunderstorm, wildfire, winter storm, home fire, power outage, heat wave, landslide or mudslide. *There’s a “Make a Plan” section that can help you create an emergency plan for your household so everyone knows what to do and where to go if a disaster strikes. *The app also provides lifesaving information on emergencyfirst aid for various situations, such as what to do for heart attacks and heat-related emergencies. It even includes watersafety tips. *No connection, no problem. Preloaded content ensures that guidance is available anytime, anywhere—even without mobile connectivity. * You can customize the alerts, turn them on or off, monitor loca- AT&T = a < Family Safe Who? Who do you want to check the safety of? FI Home @ & Dad in Home pe Jenna & Caroline in Augusta @ This customizable app from the Red Cross helps you find out if the people you care about are safe during an emergency. tions and even add an image of your loved ones. *The app’s map also shows open Red Cross shelter locations. *The emergency preparedness content in the app is available in English and Spanish. Learn More To get the app or for further information, go to redcross.org/ apps. Do More While the app can help prepare you for disasters, it’s not a substitute for training. To learn about Red CrossFirst Aid and CPR/AED courses or to register, go to red cross.org./TakeAClass.
