# FEMA

> Take charge of disasters.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/gov.fema.mobile.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gov.fema.mobile.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `gov.fema.mobile.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 2,111,260
- **Rating:** 4.43 / 5 (5,832 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-14
- **First published:** 2011-08-24
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 20 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.fema.mobile.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.fema.gov](http://www.fema.gov/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.fema.gov/privacy-policy](http://www.fema.gov/privacy-policy)

## Description

The FEMA Chrome extension empowers users with essential tools to prepare for, stay safe during, and recover from natural disasters. This official app delivers timely, location-based alerts from the National Weather Service and IPAWS, helping you stay informed on potential hazards in up to five zip code areas. It provides actionable safety advice and comprehensive preparedness guidance, including how to establish emergency communication plans and build survival kits. Additionally, the app supports disaster recovery by offering information on assistance programs and nearby recovery centers.

Designed with accessibility in mind, FEMA ensures compatibility with screen readers and federal accessibility standards. This free, user-friendly tool is vital for individuals and families committed to resilience. Stay proactive and protect your loved ones by downloading the FEMA extension today.

## Rankings

- #43,730 — Overall
- #45 — Weather (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `gov.fema.mobile.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users praise FEMA for timely weather alerts, useful preparedness resources, and overall ease of use. However, reliability concerns persist due to inconsistent regional alerts, update-related bugs, nonfunctional flood maps, and noisy or misaligned notifications, which can undermine usefulness during emergencies.

### Pros

- Timely and reliable weather alerts and information, including National Weather Service updates.
- Excellent preparedness resources and tools that help with family safety planning and sharing information.
- User-friendly, easy to read and navigate interface with quick access to resources.
- Sharing feature that lets you send weather details to friends and family.

### Cons

- Inconsistent or missing alerts across states/regions and during disasters, reducing reliability.
- Bugs and stability issues after updates (zip-code entry not accepted, location services flaky, app freezing).
- Flood map feature sometimes inaccessible or nonfunctional.
- Notifications can be noisy or not correspond to active alerts (outdated or mismatched notifications).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gov.fema.mobile.android)