# Disaster Surveyor — The Urban Search & Rescue App

> Search and rescue coordination tool for first responders using standardized forms and mapping. (iPhone/iPad app by Andrew Olvera.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disaster-surveyor/id1186425012 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andrew Olvera](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121822915)
- Category: Utilities, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 8 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-02-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disaster-surveyor/id1186425012/reviews.md

## What is Disaster Surveyor?

Disaster Surveyor is designed by and for international and domestic first responders for collecting information to help coordinate search and rescue operations. Using standard United Nations INSARAG forms, ability to attach photos, upload forms to a web-based manager, generate search markings, mark waypoints with standardized icons + UNOCHA approved icons, create tracks that can be exported to KML and GPX for import into ArcviewGIS or other mapping systems, Disaster Surveyor provides a complete solution to your disaster management team coordination needs. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Wifi only iPad does not have a dedicated Assisted GPS chip. The Wifi + Cellular version has the chip, but in the event of no Wifi signals and no Data signal areas (open ocean, high desert, steel/heavy concrete buildings), the GPS feature may not work. We recommend adding a dedicated GPS attachment for these purposes.

TEAM MANAGERS/LEADERS: Please contact alex@disastersurveyor.com for having your Disaster Surveyor account upgraded to as a "Team Admin" that can approve/decline, and manage all of your team members on the website (who have signed up with the same team code in the app).

## Key features

- Collects information using UN INSARAG forms
- Attaches photos to collected data
- Uploads forms to a web-based manager
- Generates search markings
- Marks waypoints with standardized icons
- Creates exportable tracks (KML/GPX)


## Frequently asked questions about Disaster Surveyor

### What is Disaster Surveyor used for?

Disaster Surveyor is used by first responders to collect and coordinate information during search and rescue operations. It helps manage data, mark locations, and export mapping information.

### Is Disaster Surveyor free to use?

Yes, Disaster Surveyor is available for free. There are no costs associated with downloading or using the core features of the application.

### What devices support Disaster Surveyor?

Disaster Surveyor is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to function across these Apple mobile platforms.

### How often is Disaster Surveyor updated?

The latest version of Disaster Surveyor is 3.35, last updated on December 10, 2020. Users can expect updates to improve functionality and address any issues.

### Can Disaster Surveyor be used offline?

While the app is designed for field use, GPS functionality may be affected in areas with no Wi-Fi or data signals. A dedicated GPS attachment is recommended for such scenarios.

### What is the age rating for Disaster Surveyor?

Disaster Surveyor has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals.

### How does Disaster Surveyor handle team management?

Team managers can contact the developer to be upgraded to a 'Team Admin' account. This allows them to manage team members who sign up with the same team code within the app.

### What kind of mapping data can Disaster Surveyor export?

Disaster Surveyor can export created tracks in KML and GPX formats. This data can then be imported into GIS software like ArcviewGIS or other mapping systems.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.35 — 2020-12-10

(a) Login screen button now appear above the virtual keyboard, (b) If pdf map loaded from URL, when viewing map, the "toggle" for street/satellite view is removed, along with any lat/lon coordinates associated to Live Maps, (c) If no Team Code and and chat message entered, shows notice, (d) If data/wifi is turned off and waypoint upload is attempted, app does not crash, (e) If data/wifi is turned off, app does not crash if GPS or Mark Waypoint buttons in home screen tapped.

### 3.30 — 2020-11-26

(a) Login screen button now appear above the virtual keyboard, (b) If pdf map loaded from URL, when viewing map, the "toggle" for street/satellite view is removed, along with any lat/lon coordinates associated to Live Maps, (c) If no Team Code and and chat message entered, shows notice, (d) If data/wifi is turned off and waypoint upload is attempted, app does not crash, (e) If data/wifi is turned off, app does not crash if GPS or Mark Waypoint buttons in GPS screen tapped.

### 3.29 — 2020-11-10

(a) Bug fixed: If no items are check marked for upload, and upload button is tapped, after error notice is cleared, checkboxes are selectable again. (b) Bug fixed: When waypoints are selected and "delete" is tapped, selected waypoints correctly delete without app crashing.

### 3.27 — 2020-07-15

(a) Fixes to Spanish version popup select lists for Worksite Reports and Triage forms. (b) Fixes to long press to add waypoints on live map, saved map, and saved waypoints map. (c) Fixes to orphaned 'blank waypoints'. (d) Updated Waypoint icons.

### 3.12 — 2020-05-11

(a) The team messaging "send" button now grays out after submitting to prevent double entries. (b) If you change your team code on the website, and not within the app, going to any screen, and back to the home screen will now display the new team code pending approval. (c) Fixed "Transmission Error: HTTP" popup under certain conditions for the Team Messaging feature. (d) Photos and camera menu links removed from all forms. (e) Share forms by sms messaging in "share" popup for all forms. (f) Made share links https. (g) Button in settings page to go to website added if user needs to change sms option settings and phone number. (h) Fixed various GPS tracking issues.

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All apps by Andrew Olvera: https://appshunter.io/developer/1121822915

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