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Red Cross Earthquake Safety App
September 25, 2012 | RedCross.org

“The American Red Cross today released its official Earthquake App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in or who visit earthquake prone areas. [...]

The free app, available in both English and Spanish for iPhones and Androids, is the third in a series created by the Red Cross. It comes on the heels of the first aid and hurricane apps, which have
been downloaded more than a million times since June.” Quoted from the Red Cross press release.


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