TerraWarn: Disaster Alerts

TerraWarn helps you stay informed about natural hazards and prepare for emergencies with hazard alerts, interactive maps, preparedness tools, emergency resources, and safety guidance.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

TerraWarn is an independent application. It is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, authorized by, or operated by any government, government agency, emergency service, or public authority. TerraWarn does not represent a government entity and is not a government service.

Information is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not replace official emergency alerts, instructions from authorities, professional medical advice, or emergency services. In an emergency, contact local emergency services and follow official instructions.

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

TerraWarn uses information obtained or adapted from these publicly available sources:

• U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) — Earthquakes
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/

• NASA EONET — Natural events
https://eonet.gsfc.nasa.gov/

• Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS) — Disaster alerts
https://www.gdacs.org/

• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — Health & emergency preparedness
https://www.cdc.gov/

• American Red Cross — First aid & preparedness
https://www.redcross.org/

• Ready.gov (U.S. Department of Homeland Security) — Hazard safety & preparedness
https://www.ready.gov/

• AirNow.gov (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) — Air quality & wildfire smoke
https://www.airnow.gov/

• OpenStreetMap — Map data and nearby-facility locations (hospitals, pharmacies, fire and police stations)
https://www.openstreetmap.org/

Consult the original sources and relevant local authorities for authoritative and current information.

HAZARD ALERTS

View supported events including earthquakes, wildfires, floods, storms, volcanic activity, and other natural hazards. Choose the hazards you want to follow and configure available severity preferences.

INTERACTIVE HAZARD MAP

Explore supported hazard events on a map and view available details such as location, magnitude, depth, affected area, and event information. Where available, access the corresponding original source.

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

Quickly access emergency calling features and contact information. Emergency numbers vary by country and region and should be verified with local authorities.

EMERGENCY GUIDES

Access general safety information for earthquakes, floods, wildfires, hurricanes, severe storms, tornadoes, volcanic events, and other supported hazards. Guidance is based on the sources listed above and does not replace official instructions.

FIRST AID & MEDICAL GUIDES

Access general information about CPR, severe bleeding, burns, choking, stroke, heart attack, seizures, poisoning, and broken bones. Relevant content is based on publicly available American Red Cross and CDC guidance.

Medical information is educational only and does not replace professional medical training, diagnosis, treatment, or emergency medical care.

PREPAREDNESS

Create emergency checklists and track essential supplies such as water, food, first-aid items, flashlights, radios, and important documents.

MEDICAL PROFILE

Store emergency information you choose to enter, including blood type, allergies, medications, and medical notes. This organizational feature does not provide diagnosis or treatment.

NEARBY HELP

Use location-based features to find supported nearby hospitals, pharmacies, fire stations, police stations, and other facilities, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Always verify critical information during an emergency.

PRIVACY

No account is required. Location is used when needed for location-based features such as nearby hazards and facilities.

TerraWarn is an independent informational and preparedness app, NOT a government application. For authoritative emergency information, consult the original sources above and follow instructions from local authorities.