Emergency: Severe Weather App

Name: Emergency: Severe Weather App
Rating: 4.5 (2840 reviews)
Author: American Red Cross

By: American Red Cross

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

Features & Capabilities

The Red Cross Emergency App helps you prepare for severe weather and disasters with expert tips, real-time NOAA alerts, and easy-to-use tools. Stay safe before, during, and after events with personalized checklists, interactive guides, and shelter maps. The app is free, English and Spanish, and designed for accessibility. Key features include official alerts, live maps, hurricane tracking, and a comprehensive all-hazards approach to emergency preparedness.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Weather Education Accessibility

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Version:

5.2.1 Last updated: 2026-04-30

Version code:

502100

Creation date:

2015-04-14

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk

Size:

117.94MB

Email:

mo*****@redcross.org

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 93,325 ▼ 223

Other rankings

#79 in Weather (Free) ▲ 1

Other platforms

Emergency: Severe Weather App (v5.2.1)

4.80

(6,506)

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Developed by:

American Red Cross

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cube.arc.hzd

Email:

mo*****@redcross.org

Website:

http://www.redcross.org

User Reviews

Users praise the app for fast, accurate warnings and easy location tracking to protect family and friends. It’s valued for its clarity and timely updates. However, multiple reviews report critical reliability issues: alerts failing to trigger or reach the user, and periodic app instability or crashes that disrupt warnings. A few users also note missing alert types (such as fog) and concerns about data sources. Overall, when functioning, the app is highly useful for severe weather safety, but reliability problems and incomplete alert coverage are common pain points.

Pros

Accurate and timely warnings that help keep users safe
Ability to track and save multiple locations to monitor family and friends
Easy to use with clear, helpful information and frequent updates
Reliable information that keeps users informed during severe weather events

Cons

Alerts sometimes do not trigger or notifications fail, leaving users without warnings
The app can crash or stop working (force closes) and may require reinstall or workaround
Some users report missing alert types or incomplete coverage (e.g., fog alerts) and concerns about data sources