Emergency: Severe Weather App

Plan for a tornado, hurricane, or earthquake. Receive local weather alerts

Get the ultimate all-hazard app for weather safety with the American Red Cross Emergency app. Access short guides to help you prepare, receive NOAA extreme weather alerts, view live weather maps, and find open Red Cross shelters and services near you.
The Emergency app can help you and your loved ones before, during, and after a disaster.
• Before: The best time to get ready is before a disaster happens. That's why the app features step-by-step guides to help you prepare for a tornado, hurricane, wildfire, earthquake, flood, severe thunderstorm, and more.
• During: Monitor severe weather and protect yourself and your loved ones with notifications, weather maps, and live updates with local radar. Get over 50 customizable NOAA weather alerts on your device for your home location, live location, and eight additional locations.
• After: If a disaster impacts your location, you can easily find open Red Cross shelters and services available near you.
The Emergency app is accessible to everyone. It is free and available in both English and Spanish.
Emergency app features:
Real-Time Severe Weather Alerts
• Get official NOAA alerts when severe weather threatens your area
• Live notifications for tornadoes, hurricanes, severe thunderstorms, floods, and more
• Customize alerts by location and hazard type to meet your needs
Extreme Weather & Hazard Monitoring
• Track major weather events in your area
• Monitor hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and more
• Receive real-time updates to help you stay informed and safe
Live Alerts & Storm Tracking
• Follow storm paths and stay ahead of severe weather
• Doppler radar keeps you updated on storm and weather changes
Beyond a Weather Tracker
• Find open Red Cross shelters and services available near you with our interactive map
• Step-by-step guides help you prepare
• Create personalized plans for a wildfire, tornado, hurricane, flood, and earthquake
• Designed with accessibility in mind and compatible with your phone’s built-in assistive technologies
• The Emergency app is free and available in English and Spanish
Get the ultimate all-hazard app for you and your loved ones. Download the Emergency app today.