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Technology's Impact on Disaster Relief

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Additionally, FEMA's apps for Apple, Android, and Blackberry provide weather information as well as tips for what to do during and after a hurricane. project has a slew of resources for both responders and those affected by disasters. Tweak the Tweet is a layered map that shows the locations of disaster-related Twitter hashtags.

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Cool App Roundup: Disaster and Emergency Edition

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This edition of the App It Up project "Cool App Roundup" highlights different ways apps can be used in disaster, crisis, and emergency situations. Preparing for Disaster. The FEMA app includes preparation guidelines for a variety of disasters, including checklists, safety tips, and local shelter maps.