I am sending this message for those who do not receive the ARRL Letter. FEMA has updated their mobile app and if you already have it on your phone, you just open the app and it updates. It will ask for your primary (and or secondary) location and your name. You can enter just your first name or your initials. There is a hyperlink below to see a video of the new features.
FEMA Modernizes Mobile App to Improve User Experience
After a year of working with designers, programmers, and disaster survivors, FEMA rolled out new features and a new design for the mobile app, which should increase engagement for the 2022 hurricane and wildfire seasons.
The app is designed to be a tool that empowers survivors with the information they need to make informed disaster decisions. With this app you will:
· Be Informed. Get the information you need to make disaster decisions for your family.
· Access your disaster toolkit. The FEMA resources you need are always in hand.
· Personalize your app experience. Get preparedness information, alerts, sheltering and assistance information specifically tailored to your location.
· Feel in control. Use the FEMA App to understand how to prepare for a disaster and where to go during one. Customize the information you receive so it's always just a click away.
Learn more by watching the
FEMA App animation and visiting the
App web page. Current users will need to update their app and enter profile information but will not need to re-download it to access new features. If you haven't downloaded the app yet, do it today and be better prepared for disasters. -
FEMA news release