Get Tech Ready
Technology has made it easier than ever to prepare for emergencies, but it can be unreliable in an emergency if you haven't kept your gadgets protected and powered up. Consider investing in a solar charger or extended battery to charge your devices.
Here are some tools to make sure you are tech-ready:
Be Informed
- Download the FEMA app. Get weather alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five different locations anywhere in the United States.
- Sign up for FEMA text messages to get updates from FEMA (standard message and data rates apply).
Here are basic commands to get started:
- To sign up to get preparedness tips: text PREPARE to 43362.
- To search for open shelters (for disaster survivor): text SHELTER and ZIP code to 43362.
- To get a list of all keywords you can subscribe: text LIST to 43362.
- To unsubscribe (at any time): text STOP to 43362.
- Before a disaster, follow local government on social media to stay up-to-date with official information before, during, and after a disaster. Sign up for Twitter alerts from trusted government agencies to get notified when critical information goes out.
Find out how you can get involved and be prepared by clicking here. More information can be found at Ready.gov.