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Be Prepared for the Next Storm in Akron, Ohio and Download the FEMA App
9/13/2021 (Permalink)
Be prepared before the next storm in Akron, Ohio and download the FEMA App to your cell phone.
Don’t forget that September is National Preparedness Month!
Each September, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) sponsors National Preparedness Month (http://www.ready.gov) to highlight the importance of being prepared for the unexpected.
Did you know that FEMA has an APP? Be prepared before the next storm and download the FEMA App today!
Features in the FEMA App:
• Receive real-time alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five locations nationwide.
• Share real-time notifications with loved ones via text, email, and social media.
• Learn emergency safety tips for over 20 types of disasters, including fires, flooding, hurricanes, snowstorms, tornadoes, volcanoes and more.
• Locate open emergency shelters and disaster recovery centers in your area where you can talk to a FEMA representative in person.
• Prepare for disasters with a customizable emergency kit checklist, emergency family plan, and reminders.
• Connect with FEMA to register for disaster assistance online.
With any storm system, remember to: follow the directions of local officials, don’t drive around barricades, and update your Android or Apple device with the latest version of the FEMA App. The app is available to download for free for iOS and Android at the Apple Store and on Google Play.
SERVPRO of West Akron specializes in all types of storms and flood damage restoration. Our crews are highly trained, and we use specialized equipment to restore your property to its pre-storm condition.