kcjenkins Posted May 23, 2013 Report Posted May 23, 2013 5 apps to help you in an emergency One the best ways to get through an emergency situation is to prepare in advance. The right supplies and planning can mean the difference between life and death. In addition to your usual collection of emergency items, a smartphone or tablet can be a valuable tool, especially loaded with these emergency apps. Emergency Medical Center Locator (Free; iOS) - Find the nearest and most advanced specialized emergency rooms in the country using this app. Specialized hospitals include trauma, stroke, eye, pediatric, cardiac and burn. All you need to do is enter your ZIP code and you will be directed to the nearest center via Google Maps. American Red Cross Shelters (Free; iOS) - Run by The American Red Cross National Shelter System, which contains information on 60,000 potential disaster facilities, this app provides you with real-time information about its shelters across the U.S. You can view shelter details, such as capacity and current population, address and location. If you need a place to take refuge, this app can help you find it. iTriage (Free; iOS, Android) - Developed by two emergency room doctors, iTriage lets you search medical symptoms and learn about potential causes. It isn't a replacement for a medical professional, but it can help you keep someone alive until help is found. The app will also tell you the nearest medical facilities and provide turn-by-turn directions, ER wait times, and includes emergency hotlines for instant advice from nurses and doctors. HelpBridge (Free; iOS, Android) - This app lets you quickly send emails and texts to loved ones to let them know you are OK. Or, you can post an emergency message to your Facebook Timeline. These forms of communication can also include your location, if specified. Iams Vet 24/7 (Free; iOS, Android) - Health care isn't limited to just humans. Our furry friends and animal companions need veterinary care just like we need medical care. The Iams Vet 24/7 app lets pet owners get immediate access to animal hospitals and clinics. Results are filtered by distance from the location of the phone, so your phone's GPS will need to be activated. - See more at: http://www.komando.com/apps/category.aspx?id=14019&utm_medium=nl&utm_source=notd&utm_content=2013-05-22-article_10-cta&page=2#sthash.9WWxg51R.dpuf 2 Quote
kcjenkins Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Posted May 23, 2013 Given some of the events going on now, from tornados to Boston, etc, when I came across these it seemed really timely. 1 Quote
joanmcq Posted May 24, 2013 Report Posted May 24, 2013 Damn, we just had an earthquake. Of course, I was in my car & didn't feel a thing, just like the '89 one. Wasn't in Sacramento-we don't get earthquakes, but 145 miles north. Quote
joanmcq Posted May 24, 2013 Report Posted May 24, 2013 Yes, I think so. It shows how much confidence rick has in my house though, that his first thought was that the house was just randomly deciding to collapse! 1 Quote
mcb39 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Posted May 24, 2013 Yes, I think so. It shows how much confidence rick has in my house though, that his first thought was that the house was just randomly deciding to collapse! That's a guy for you! Quote
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