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The Use of Smartphones For Tracking
and Surviving Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy caused widespread damage to property and left millions of people
without power. Many had to leave their homes and take shelter elsewhere.
Smartphones played a major role in people's lives during this time, and people
used them for :
1. Following the latest storm news and weather information.
2. Donation and relief management.
3. Contacting their insurance companies to file claims.
www.fpov.com
Hurricane HD gives you the ability to track storms on the go using your iPad.
This application is great for anyone with interests in hurricane, typhoon, or tropical
cyclone-affected areas of the world.
www.fpov.com
RadarScope is a specialized display utility for weather enthusiasts and
meteorologists that allows you to view NEXRAD Level 3 and super resolution radar
data along with Tornado, Severe Thunderstorm, Flash Flood Warnings, and
predicted storm tracks issued by the National Weather Service.
www.fpov.com
CaneCast provides advance warning of tropical storms in your area, or any
location you choose to track. Once a storm forms, you’re armed with the up-to-the-
minute information you need to protect yourself, your family, and your home.
www.fpov.com
With Hurricane Safety Checklist Lite you can make sure you did all of what is
recommended to be prepared for a hurricane. You will be able to save your
progress on memory for many important recommended tasks before, during, and
after a hurricane.
www.fpov.com
Emergency Radio Free is the original award-winning police scanner app
offering the most extensive database of live police, fire, EMS, railroad, air traffic,
train, NOAA weather, coast guard, HAM radio, and other frequencies.
www.fpov.com
AccuWeather brings you the most accurate and personalized local weather
details available. This app delivers hourly and long-range forecasts, interactive
Apple Maps, and pushed severe weather alerts with advanced visuals and
interfaces.
www.fpov.com
NOAA Radar US will help you quickly retrieve the latest National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration data. It updates every five minutes with combined
data from over 150 NEXRAD radar stations.
www.fpov.com
The Weather Channel provides the most accurate and relevant weather
information whenever weather matters to you. With 200+ meteorologists and
ultra-local forecasting technology, It provides the weather tools you need to plan
your day, week, or even the next hour.
www.fpov.com
Be ready for severe weather with Hurricane by American Red Cross. Monitor
conditions in your area or throughout the storm track, prepare your family and
home, find help, and let others know you are safe. Step-by-step instructions let
you know what to do before/during/after the storm.
www.fpov.com
The FEMA App contains preparedness information for different types of
disasters, an interactive checklist for emergency kits, a section to plan emergency
meeting locations, information on how to stay safe and recover after a disaster, a
map with FEMA Disaster Recovery Center locations and Shelters, general ways the
public can get involved before and after a disaster, and the FEMA blog.
www.fpov.com
USAA mobile gives you immediate and secure account access from your
mobile device. It's loaded with helpful tools you can use on the go, including the
ability to deposit a check just by taking a picture of it.
www.fpov.com
Allstate(SM) Mobile is your Allstate insurance on the go. The app offers
everything you need to view your plan and make a payment, get help in an accident,
start a claim, and more.
www.fpov.com
With the GEICO app, you can manage your policy, pay your bill, view coverage
and discounts, contact ERS, and update claims appointments on your mobile device.
The GEICO app makes it even easier to view your ID cards, and even email and print
them right from your phone!
www.fpov.com
Pocket Agent® gives mobile access to State Farm insurance and financial
information, and allows customers to manage their policies and accounts anytime,
anywhere. Find an agent, report a claim, do your banking, get roadside help and
more!
www.fpov.com
Teaching Technology
to the Non-Technology Leader.
Technology never stops evolving and we never stop following it. Led by
international technology speaker Scott Klososky, we’re a team
relentlessly focused on capturing and translating ways organizations can
use technology to win markets, adapt cultures, and remain ahead of the
curve for years to come. From public and private workshop tracks to full-
scale organizational technology assessments and digital outreach
blueprint strategies, we’ve got enterprise technology growth covered.
Take a closer look at:
www.fpov.com
(405) 359-3910
info@fpov.com
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The Use of Smartphones For Tracking and Surviving Hurricane Sandy

  • 1. The Use of Smartphones For Tracking and Surviving Hurricane Sandy
  • 2. Hurricane Sandy caused widespread damage to property and left millions of people without power. Many had to leave their homes and take shelter elsewhere. Smartphones played a major role in people's lives during this time, and people used them for : 1. Following the latest storm news and weather information. 2. Donation and relief management. 3. Contacting their insurance companies to file claims. www.fpov.com
  • 3.
  • 4. Hurricane HD gives you the ability to track storms on the go using your iPad. This application is great for anyone with interests in hurricane, typhoon, or tropical cyclone-affected areas of the world. www.fpov.com
  • 5. RadarScope is a specialized display utility for weather enthusiasts and meteorologists that allows you to view NEXRAD Level 3 and super resolution radar data along with Tornado, Severe Thunderstorm, Flash Flood Warnings, and predicted storm tracks issued by the National Weather Service. www.fpov.com
  • 6. CaneCast provides advance warning of tropical storms in your area, or any location you choose to track. Once a storm forms, you’re armed with the up-to-the- minute information you need to protect yourself, your family, and your home. www.fpov.com
  • 7. With Hurricane Safety Checklist Lite you can make sure you did all of what is recommended to be prepared for a hurricane. You will be able to save your progress on memory for many important recommended tasks before, during, and after a hurricane. www.fpov.com
  • 8. Emergency Radio Free is the original award-winning police scanner app offering the most extensive database of live police, fire, EMS, railroad, air traffic, train, NOAA weather, coast guard, HAM radio, and other frequencies. www.fpov.com
  • 9. AccuWeather brings you the most accurate and personalized local weather details available. This app delivers hourly and long-range forecasts, interactive Apple Maps, and pushed severe weather alerts with advanced visuals and interfaces. www.fpov.com
  • 10. NOAA Radar US will help you quickly retrieve the latest National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data. It updates every five minutes with combined data from over 150 NEXRAD radar stations. www.fpov.com
  • 11. The Weather Channel provides the most accurate and relevant weather information whenever weather matters to you. With 200+ meteorologists and ultra-local forecasting technology, It provides the weather tools you need to plan your day, week, or even the next hour. www.fpov.com
  • 12.
  • 13. Be ready for severe weather with Hurricane by American Red Cross. Monitor conditions in your area or throughout the storm track, prepare your family and home, find help, and let others know you are safe. Step-by-step instructions let you know what to do before/during/after the storm. www.fpov.com
  • 14. The FEMA App contains preparedness information for different types of disasters, an interactive checklist for emergency kits, a section to plan emergency meeting locations, information on how to stay safe and recover after a disaster, a map with FEMA Disaster Recovery Center locations and Shelters, general ways the public can get involved before and after a disaster, and the FEMA blog. www.fpov.com
  • 15.
  • 16. USAA mobile gives you immediate and secure account access from your mobile device. It's loaded with helpful tools you can use on the go, including the ability to deposit a check just by taking a picture of it. www.fpov.com
  • 17. Allstate(SM) Mobile is your Allstate insurance on the go. The app offers everything you need to view your plan and make a payment, get help in an accident, start a claim, and more. www.fpov.com
  • 18. With the GEICO app, you can manage your policy, pay your bill, view coverage and discounts, contact ERS, and update claims appointments on your mobile device. The GEICO app makes it even easier to view your ID cards, and even email and print them right from your phone! www.fpov.com
  • 19. Pocket Agent® gives mobile access to State Farm insurance and financial information, and allows customers to manage their policies and accounts anytime, anywhere. Find an agent, report a claim, do your banking, get roadside help and more! www.fpov.com
  • 20. Teaching Technology to the Non-Technology Leader. Technology never stops evolving and we never stop following it. Led by international technology speaker Scott Klososky, we’re a team relentlessly focused on capturing and translating ways organizations can use technology to win markets, adapt cultures, and remain ahead of the curve for years to come. From public and private workshop tracks to full- scale organizational technology assessments and digital outreach blueprint strategies, we’ve got enterprise technology growth covered. Take a closer look at: www.fpov.com (405) 359-3910 info@fpov.com vision you can use