Get your family and home ready for a tornado with the American Red Cross' tornado app.

The app helps you understand and prepare for a tornado and all that comes with it. With interactive quizzes and simple step-by-step advice, it's easy to get ready.

Features include:

• An audible siren when NOAA issues a tornado warning for any of your monitored locations, letting you know when it's time to go to your safe room, plus an all-clear alert when the warning expires (Alerts will NOT override if phone is on vibrate or in sleep mode).
• Simple step-by-step instructions to help you know what to do even if cell towers and TVs are down. Prioritized actions for before, during, and after requires no mobile connectivity 
• Red Cross location-based open shelters map for when you need it most  
• Be ready should a tornado hit by learning how to assemble an emergency kit for your family in the event of power outage or evacuation 
• Reduce your household's stress and anxiety should a tornado hit by learning to make and practice an emergency plan 
• Interactive quizzes allow you to earn badges that you can share with your friends and show off your tornado knowledge 
• Know how many tornadoes have occurred in your area 
• Know the difference between a watch and a warning 
• Learn how to deal with food and water impacted by floods and power outages 
• Let friends/family know you're safe with customizable "I'm Safe" notification sharable through social media, text and email 
• Let others know where you are with the toolkit's strobe light, flashlight and audible alert functions.