Media contact: Keith Paul
Regional Communications Director
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LAS VEGAS (Dec. 11, 2022) — To make the most of National App Day, Dec.11, the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada is encouraging all residents to be better prepared for potential disasters by downloading the free Red Cross Emergency App.
“The American Red Cross is committed to providing families with information and user-friendly tools to help keep themselves and their loved ones safe from disasters,” said Rachel Flanigan, Executive Director of the American Red Cross Southern Nevada Chapter. “Our Emergency App is just such a valuable safety tool, and National App Day serves as a perfect reminder to add it to your smartphone, especially now as we enter the holidays, a peak time for home fires.”
National App Day started in 2017 to celebrate the importance of apps as they change our collective culture by promoting creativity and innovation.
The Red Cross recently rebuilt its all-inclusive Emergency App to improve delivery of timely, accurate safety information to help protect you and your loved ones. “The app is available in English and Spanish with a new, easy to find language toggle,” Flanigan said. “You can also customize 40 different weather alerts to be ready when something is happening in your area.”
Originally launched in 2015, the recent updates to the Emergency App make it usable for people with disabilities who rely on screen readers. “We want our safety information to be as widely accessible as possible,” Flanigan said. “Our goal is to empower the entire community to make informed decisions about preparing for and responding to disasters.”
The Red Cross Emergency App also features:
Be ready for the unexpected. Download the free App today
To make sure you’re ready for the unexpected, download the free Red Cross Emergency app today. It’s compatible with Smart Phones, Apple Watch, and Android wearable devices. Search “American Red Cross” in app stores or go to redcross.org/apps.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members, and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.