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Hurricane Isaac
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Here comes Hurricane Isaac: Charge 'em if you got 'em
by Phil Nickinson
Aug 25, 2012
Some 364 days ago, we talked a little bit about how your smartphone can help you prepare for natural disasters. (At least for the ones that you have time to prepare for.) That was Hurricane Irene. N...
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Sprint flips the switch to become first U.S. carrier to launch Wireless Emergency Alerts
by Chris Parsons
Nov 15, 2011
After having all Tier-1 carriers across the country come to an agreement surrounding the use of the Wireless Emergency Alerts, Sprint is the first U.S. carrier to enable the services. Working togeth...
Android Central
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FEMA's Android app is full of emergency preparedness goodness
by Phil Nickinson
Aug 26, 2011
Just in time for Hurricane Irene to work its way up the East Coast, the Federal Emergency Management Agency -- you know 'em as FEMA -- has released an android app full of useful tips, checklists, con...