# U.S. Disaster Surveyor

> Disaster response coordination and information collection tool for first responders. (iPhone/iPad app by Andrew Olvera.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-disaster-surveyor/id1385227455 (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 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-06-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-disaster-surveyor/id1385227455/reviews.md

## What is U.S. Disaster Surveyor?

U.S. Disaster Surveyor is designed by and for domestic first responders for collecting information to coordinate urban search and rescue operations. Compliant with NAPSG USAR v7 Waypoint symbology for FEMA and SUSARs, as well as simple team messaging, maps and more. The app and accompanying website give any team or group the ability to gain situational awareness for disaster recovery and rescue efforts. All information uploaded to the website can be exported to Excel, KML, and GPX formats and posting to one's ArcGIS Online Operations Dashboard. Disaster Surveyor provides a complete solution to your emergency 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 support@disastersurveyor.com to have your Disaster Surveyor account upgraded as a Team Admin that can manage your team members with the same team code on the website.

## Key features

- Urban search and rescue coordination
- NAPSG USAR v7 Waypoint symbology
- Team messaging and mapping
- Situational awareness for disaster recovery
- Data export to Excel, KML, GPX
- ArcGIS Online integration


## Frequently asked questions about U.S. Disaster Surveyor

### What is U.S. Disaster Surveyor used for?

U.S. Disaster Surveyor is designed for collecting and coordinating information during urban search and rescue operations. It helps teams gain situational awareness for disaster recovery efforts.

### Is U.S. Disaster Surveyor free to use?

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

### What devices does U.S. Disaster Surveyor support?

U.S. Disaster Surveyor is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to be accessible across various Apple mobile platforms.

### How often is U.S. Disaster Surveyor updated?

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

### Can data from U.S. Disaster Surveyor be exported?

Yes, all information uploaded to the accompanying website can be exported to Excel, KML, and GPX formats. This allows for further analysis and integration with other systems.

### What is the age rating for U.S. Disaster Surveyor?

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

### Does U.S. Disaster Surveyor work offline?

While the app facilitates data collection, its full functionality, especially uploading and coordination, relies on network connectivity. GPS functionality may be affected in areas with no Wi-Fi or data signals.

### How can team managers use U.S. Disaster Surveyor?

Team managers and leaders can contact support@disastersurveyor.com to upgrade their account to a Team Admin. This allows them to manage team members using the same team code on the website.

## 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.

### 3.29 — 2020-11-28

(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.

### 3.27 — 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.

### 3.26 — 2020-07-09

(a) Includes all NAPSG v7 Waypoints and their fields. (b) New "Mark Waypoint" button on home screen to quickly add waypoints. (c) New "View Saved" button on upper right corner of Mark Waypoint screen to go to your saved Waypoints. (d) Adding waypoints on live map, saved maps, and saved waypoints map via "long press" now working with v7. (e) Misc bug fixes on adding waypoints from live maps, saved maps and waypoint maps. (f) Debug code removed from waypoint select lists. (g) Misc bug fixes.

### 3.24 — 2020-07-01

(a) Includes all NAPSG v7 Waypoints and their fields. (b) New "Mark Waypoint" button on home screen to quickly add waypoints. (c) New "View Saved" button on upper right corner of Mark Waypoint screen to go to your saved Waypoints. (d) Adding waypoints on live map, saved maps, and saved waypoints map via "long press" now working with v7. (e) Misc bug fixes on adding waypoints from live maps, saved maps and waypoint maps. (f) Debug code removed from waypoint select lists.

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