Some Android Apps That Can Save Your Life in an Emergency

With the devastation caused by hurricanes Harvey in Texas and Irma in Florida, it is a distressing reminder of the power and cruelty of Mother Nature. Disasters, whether natural or not, do not discriminate, so it is important that everyone is adequately prepared.

By having a non-perishable food stock, bottled water and batteries should be your first priority, do not forget your smart phone. There are a number of applications that have been designed for the sole purpose of helping people in emergencies.

First Aid (American Red Cross)

From the American Red Cross comes an intuitive application gathering information useful for virtually any scenario. Whether you want to improve your first aid skills or have prior knowledge to zero, this application has covered. There are basic first aid lessons covering a variety of subjects, with videos and diagrams. For emergencies, the application provides step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow to administer first aid. In addition, it includes an integrated 911 button, allowing you to call emergency services from within the application.

The application also includes safety tips on a wide variety of situations, from strong winter to hurricanes. There are also interactive quizzes to update your rescue skills. The application is free, available in Spanish and does not require an Internet connection.

First Aid for Pets (American Red Cross)

In a disaster situation, it is easy to neglect the well-being of our four-legged friends. The American Red Cross's Pet First Aid application is very similar to that of its human counterpart. There are easy-to-understand instructions to guide you in veterinary emergencies, including size-specific CPR techniques. The application also includes tips and advice on a range of topics, including stress management and more. In addition, you can register your veterinarian's contact number and provide locations at the nearest veterinary hospital.

FEMA

The official application of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is responsible for useful information. The application includes a database of tips on what to do before, during and after more than twenty types of disasters. In addition, this can direct you to disaster recovery centers and open shelters.

In addition to the potentially vital information, the FEMA application also includes several practical tools. You can create a list of items in your emergency kit, as well as a list of family venues. Finally, the application includes a program called "Disaster Reporter". This allows you to share your disaster photos with emergency personnel to help rescue efforts.

Disaster Alert

Do you live in an area prone to the anger of Mother Nature? Whether it's extreme weather or man-made emergencies, read Alert on Disasters. The application has an interactive map that lists active hazards throughout the world. The application compiles information on a wide variety of incidents from official sources around the world. These incidents are "designated as dangerous to persons, property or property". Disaster alert emits automatic updates every five minutes on everything from forest fires to tsunamis and volcanoes. In addition, users can view additional information that can be shared with other people directly from within the application.

Medical ID

The medical ID allows users to create a customized medical profile that appears on the lock screen of your device. In an emergency, first responders can quickly access vital and vital information. You can include information such as your blood type, allergies you may have, emergency contacts, medications you are taking and more. If you are incapable during an emergency, medical identification can provide medical staff with the essential information they need to act.

bSafe

Covered by the likes of Forbes, CNN, BBC, Fox News and more, bSafe has received numerous awards. The application has an alarm activated by key or voice. Once the alarm is activated, the application automatically sends your GPS position and audio and video to the selected contacts.

Real-time location information is the main draw, but the bSafe application has been designed with everyday security in mind. The Follow Me feature allows named contacts to follow you through GPS tracking. When you arrive at your destination safely, these contacts receive a message. There is also a timed alert that automatically alerts your named contacts if you are not already logged in by a certain amount of time. Finally, there is a fake call feature that sends an automated call to your device, avoiding potentially dangerous situations.

American Red Cross Wildfire, tornado, hurricane and earthquake

The American Red Cross has four applications specifically tailored to some of the most common natural disasters that affect Americans today:

wildfires

tornadoes

hurricanes

earthquake

The application provides users with up-to-date notifications of the evolution of these emergencies. In addition, applications are filled with tips and advice that can help you navigate safely. Like the other applications of the American Red Cross, they are available in Spanish.

Do you know of other Android apps that can be savers in an emergency? Let us know in the comments!