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FEMA had a mobile version of its Web site, available for a while now, but this information does you no good if you can't get a connection to the Internet. Given the vulnerability of networks of mobile communication during disaster occurs without the Web client is a very real possibility.
Enter the FEMA in new, self-titled alien blobs pits Android app that puts a lot of emergency information right in the Palm of your hand only.
The application contains information and advice on what to do in the event of disasters, from earthquakes to forest fires and everything in between. Also present is the emergency kit checklist defines all elements and provisions, which one might want to get through some difficult times. Very helpful, especially because some of the things that they recommend (such as "whistle signal for help"), not the first things come when brainstorming content survival kit. For those worst-case scenarios when you best bet is to head for nearby housing annex list of places where it should be safe to hunker down.
It also provides a quick way to disaster victims to apply for Federal aid, though I sincerely hope that none of you ever need to readers. Although it is essentially a pocketable site version FEMA, is a valuable resource in its own right, especially in connection with Hurricane Irene promises a barrel up on the East Coast in the coming days.
Creating an application is a smart move for FEMA, especially given the State of most mobile networks in times of emergency. Cellular networks are quickly jammed mobile phones to make calls, as some of you probably noticed during last week's earthquake. FEMA recommends for text messages and e-mail messages when you try to connect with others, and the app just works without a data connection helps. One less thing for the network has to cope with hope means that everyone can get in touch with everyone else without too many headaches.
For more information on Hurricane Irene head over to the New York Times or check out our post with additional resources, Irene.
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