In the wake of hurricane Sandy many people are wondering how they can get help from the government, or how they can prepare for a major weather occurrence. The FEMA app helps users do both. Created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the FEMA app helps you register for help if you've been affected by a disaster. It also gives you tips on how to prepare for such a disaster. Here is the description from the App Store.
The FEMA app is available for Android, iOS, and BlackBerry and can be found in the respective app stores.
The FEMA App contains preparedness information for different types of disasters, an interactive checklist for emergency kits, a section to plan emergency meeting locations, information on how to stay safe and recover after a disaster, a map with FEMA Disaster Recovery Center locations (one-stop centers where disaster survivors can access key relief services) and Shelters, general ways the public can get involved before and after a disaster, and the FEMA blog.
The FEMA app is available for Android, iOS, and BlackBerry and can be found in the respective app stores.