Did you know that technology is an essential part of being prepared for emergencies and natural disasters? In this session, AARP will explain how technology can help you prepare. They’ll discuss and demonstrate useful features of the FEMA and Red Cross apps, including setting alerts.

Additionally, a review of built-in smartphone features that can come in handy in the event of an emergency and exploring how to keep phones and essential devices charged during a prolonged power outage will be covered. Finally, they’ll discuss how you can use social media to get emergency and other important information from local and national authorities. Free event. You may register via your AARP.org account.