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Apps for Disaster Planning

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The Esri ArcGIS app (Windows 8) is useful for organizations that wish to build their own relief-related maps. The app lets you preview different data skews and features from Esri's mapping software. Mobile technologies can help people find shelter information in time of need. Government Agency Apps. Apps Made by Nonprofits.

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Cool App Roundup: Disaster and Emergency Edition

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The FEMA app includes preparation guidelines for a variety of disasters, including checklists, safety tips, and local shelter maps. Once you've downloaded the app, all this information is accessible regardless of whether you have phone service or internet access during an emergency. Shelter information is updated every 30 minutes.