TornadoIn Dallas this week, I was watching the local weather when they said there was a possibility of tornados in the area. So, one of my friends from Texas recommended I download the tornado app that he said most Texas locals download: Tornado, from the American Red Cross. It’s free for iOS and Android. As written in the app description, it’s “the complete solution you need to understand and prepare for a tornado and all that comes with it. With interactive quizzes and simple step-by-step advice it’s never been easier to be ready!”

Tornado features:

  • English and Spanish
  • Audible siren when NOAA issues a tornado warning for any of your monitored locations letting you know when it’s time to go to your safe room plus an all-clear alert when the warning expires (Note: Alerts’ sounds will NOT override if phone is on vibrate or in sleep mode)
  • Customizable alerting and push notification options
  • Easy to view alert feed with the ability to remove alerts
  • Simple step-by-step instructions to help you know what-to-do even if the cell towers and TVs are down
  • Prioritized actions for before, during, and after requires no mobile connectivity
  • Help distant friends and family in tornado alley with ability to receive tornado watch and warning alerts based on their location from NOAA
  • Map with open Red Cross shelters and other weather-related layers.
  • Be ready should a tornado hit by learning how to assemble an emergency kit for your family in the event of power outage or evacuation
  • Reduce your household’s stress and anxiety should a tornado hit by learning to make and practice an emergency plan
  • Interactive quizzes allow you to earn badges that you can share with your friends and show off your tornado knowledge
  • Know the difference between a watch and a warning
  • Learn how to deal with food and water impacted by floods and power outages
  • Simply let friends/family know you’re safe with customizable “I’m Safe” notification sharable thru social media, text and email
  • Let others know where you are with the Toolkit’s strobe light, flashlight and audible alert functions

1 Comment On "The Tornado App That Locals Download"
  1. Lynn Nelson|

    Yep! Everyone I know here in the DFW metroplex uses this app. It truly is a great tool to have.

Leave a Reply

Required fields are marked *