Smartphone Apps

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.

Do you have an app you like and think we should know about? Email net@portlandoregon.gov and let us know.

Recommended Apps: General

Name	Notes
AirNow	EPA tool to check air quality index outside.
FlightRadar24	Live local air traffic radar and destination tracker.
FloodWatch	Monitor river gauges.
Maps.me	Offers offline map and navigation support when cellular service is down. Download the Oregon map packs.
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.

VSF 02: Communications Recommended Apps

Badge	Name	Notes
	eAUXFOG	Online version of the Auxiliary Communications Field Operations Guide for those working with ham radio.
	eNIFOG	Communications field reference of the National Interoperability Field Operations Guide. Required for Communications Unit personnel.
	Oregon eFOG	Online version of the Oregon Regional Tactical Interoperable Field Operations Guide (TICFOG).

VSF 08: Medical/Mental Health

Badge	Name	Notes
	PFA Mobile	Following disasters or emergencies, the PFA Mobile app can assist responders who provide Psychological First Aid (PFA) to adults, families, and children.

VSF 10: HAZMAT Awareness Recommended Apps

Badge	Name	Notes
	AskRail	Only available to folks whose work intersects with HAZMAT and/or emergency management; PBEM will not endorse applications for this app on the basis of being a NET. Access to data about what type of hazardous materials a railcar is carrying.
	CAMEO Chemicals	Find response information for thousands of hazardous materials, including fire and explosion hazards, health hazards, firefighting techniques, cleanup procedures, protective clothing, and chemical properties.
	ERG2020 MobileApp	The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has developed a free, mobile web app of its Emergency Response Guidebook 2020 (ERG). The new safety tool provides the nation's emergency responders with fast, easily accessible information to help them manage hazardous material incidents.
	Chemical Companion	Only available to folks whose work intersects with HAZMAT and/or emergency management; PBEM will not endorse applications for this app on the basis of being a NET. The Emergency Response Decision Support System (ERDSS) provides first responders with decision support for hazardous environments contaminated with chemical agents.
	Mobile REMM	Radiation Emergency Medical Management.

VSF 11: Food and Water

Badge	Name	Notes
	Careit	Not yet tested by PBEM, but this could be a great resource for VSF 11 NETs. From the website: Food donation and rescue software that makes it easy for businesses and institutions to donate surplus food and goods directly to local nonprofits.