Governor’s office announces ReadyNC emergency response app

Posted on — David Forbes

From the office of Gov. Pat McCrory:

Raleigh, NC – Governor Pat McCrory and Public Safety Secretary Frank L. Perry announced the launch of a new mobile application today that will help North Carolinians prepare for everything from minor traffic emergencies to severe storms on a daily basis.

The app is free and available now in the AppStore for iPhones and Google Play for Android devices.

“The ReadyNC mobile application is an all-in-one tool that both residents and visitors can use to get the latest weather, traffic and hazard information and know what to do to be safe,” said Governor McCrory. “None of us can predict when the next disaster will occur, but we can minimize the impacts by preparing ahead of time.”

Governor McCrory stresses the new mobile app does not replace calling 911. However, it can be used to find life-saving information.

The new app provides users with:
real-time traffic and weather information
critical information on how to be safe during different hazardous events
real-time information about opened shelters for evacuees (including addresses, capacity, directions and if the shelter is pet-friendly)
real-time updates on flood levels of major nearby creeks and rivers
phone numbers and links to all North Carolina power companies to report outages
basic instructions on how to develop emergency plans and what to put in your emergency supplies kit
real-time information on which counties have issued evacuation orders contact numbers and links to websites for those who need help recovering from a disaster direct links to the ReadyNC.org and NCDPS.gov websites and social media accounts

“We’ve seen countless examples across the country and here in our own state that remind us that those who are prepared ahead of time fare better during disasters,” said Secretary Perry. “This simple app will help each family do just that.”

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0 thoughts on “Governor’s office announces ReadyNC emergency response app”

  1. Novella

    Is the Ready NC app available for all phones or just ones with data. This is not an emergency service if it is available to any phone.

  2. bsummers

    Apparently it’s the Governors job to scare people into buying the most recent handheld device.

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