# Hazards – Red Cross

> Emergency preparedness and disaster alert tool for New Zealand. (iPhone/iPad app by New Zealand Red Cross Incorporated.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hazards-red-cross/id1022344440 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [New Zealand Red Cross Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072899124)
- Category: Weather, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.67/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 21 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Burmese, Dutch, English, French, Indonesian, Italian, Kazakh, Kurdish, Malay and 3 more
- Released: 2018-03-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hazards-red-cross/id1022344440/reviews.md

## What is Hazards?

Download the Hazard App by New Zealand Red Cross to help you and your family prepare and respond to hazards in New Zealand. The app is a vital tool to help you get through emergencies and to receive disaster alerts. 

This app allows users to prepare their homes and families for disaster, find help and let others know they are safe. An in-built alert system will allow you to receive alerts based on the location and type of hazard you are monitoring. Through the Hazard App, you will receive official emergency warnings and alerts from participating agencies according to your location or the locations of your friends and family. You have control over the locations, types of hazard and level of the alerts that you monitor on the app.

What alerts do I get?
Alerts are received by the Hazard App from participating alerting authorities. 
You will receive notifications of earthquakes, and Watches/Warnings of Severe Weather and Thunderstorms, for anywhere in New Zealand.

The App is being rolled out region by region by Civil Defence Emergency Management Groups. You will only receive alerts from the regional civil defence groups who are currently actively engaged with the app.
Visit our website for participating regions. 

Key features
●	Receive official emergency warnings and alerts from participating alerting authorities
●	Monitor up to 5 locations
●	Control the locations, types of hazard and level of the alerts that you monitor on the app.
●	Send “I am safe” messages to friends and family.
●	Access pre-loaded information anytime, anywhere even without cell phone reception or internet connection
●	Toolkit with features such as torch and siren

## Key features

- Receive official emergency warnings and alerts
- Monitor up to 5 locations
- Customize alert types and levels
- Send 'I am safe' messages
- Offline access to preparedness information
- Emergency toolkit with torch and siren


## Frequently asked questions about Hazards

### What alerts does Hazards provide?

Hazards provides notifications for earthquakes, and Watches/Warnings of Severe Weather and Thunderstorms for anywhere in New Zealand. You will receive alerts from participating alerting authorities.

### Can I monitor multiple locations with Hazards?

Yes, Hazards allows you to monitor up to 5 locations. You have control over which locations, types of hazards, and alert levels you wish to monitor.

### How does Hazards help me communicate my safety?

Hazards includes a feature to send 'I am safe' messages to your friends and family. This allows you to quickly inform your contacts of your well-being during an emergency.

### Does Hazards work offline?

Yes, Hazards provides access to pre-loaded information anytime, anywhere, even without cell phone reception or an internet connection. This ensures you can access vital preparedness information when you need it most.

### What is the age rating for Hazards?

Hazards has an age rating of 4+. It is designed to be accessible for a wide range of users to help them prepare for emergencies.

### How often is Hazards updated?

The latest version of Hazards is 3.8.1, which was last updated on February 3, 2023. Updates ensure the app remains functional and provides the most current information.

### What devices support Hazards?

Hazards is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. This broad compatibility ensures many users can access its emergency preparedness features.

### What is the user rating for Hazards?

Hazards has a user rating of 3.7 stars from 3 ratings. This indicates a generally positive reception from its users.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 3.8.1 — 2023-02-03

We’re always making changes and improvements to the New Zealand Hazards app. In this release, we have done some general maintenance and bug fixes.

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