Smartphone Apps
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The following list are recommended phone apps; as a NET, no phone app is required for NETs to carry. All of these apps are free of charge to download and use unless otherwise indicated; however, some of these apps will try to sell you enhanced access and/or ad-free subscriptions.
Recommended Apps: General
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| AirNow | EPA tool to check air quality index outside. |
| FloodWatch | Monitor river gauges. |
| MyShake | Earthquake alerts provided in partnership with USGS ShakeAlert and CalOES. |
| My Impact | Log into your volunteer profile from your phone and log hours! |
| PulsePoint | Useful for medical/fire incident monitoring and alerts. |
| OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool | Can tell you right away if the heat index is in a dangerous range. |
| Scanner Radio | Listen to live police & fire radio |
| Survey123 | Necessary for accessing the DAMM tool. |
| Wildfire Info | InciWeb maps, fire weather, and fire situational reports. |
| Wunderground | Alternative weather app. There are quite a few out there, but this one is my favorite. |
| X (Twitter) | X/Twitter is a very useful emergency management tool. Oftentimes, information about an emergency emerges here before anywhere else. |
Recommended Apps: VSF 02, Communications
