211 Helpline vs Jasper Ready

You are not alone. Every day people turn to 211 for information and support – whether financial, family, health, or disaster-related. The call or text is free and confidential. 211 is where you go when you don’t know where to turn for help, acting as a single point of contact to thousands of social service programs. The 211 Helpline app is a free, comprehensive information and referral app linking South Dakota residents to health and human service programs, community services, disaster services and governmental programs. If you cannot find a resource in this app, you can call 211 or text your zip code to 898211 to reach a caring staff member. Capabilities include: -Easy to use and navigate -Resources are displayed closest to your current location -Share the Resource using SMS or Email -Save Resource as a Favorite for easy viewing at a later time -Visit the Resource’s website -Click to call the Resource main phone number -View the Resource in maps or get directions from your current location -Search for your needed Resource

Jasper Ready is an interactive mobile app designed to assist the citizens and visitors of Jasper County, IA, before, during, and after an emergency or disaster whether natural or manmade. The app provides various features that strive to help keep the citizens of Jasper County educated, prepared, and informed on preparedness and protective measures. Such features include: Make Your Plan, Report Storm Damage, and Make a School Threat Report. Although we cannot always predict when emergencies or disasters will occur, every individual, family, business, and community must do their part to ensure they are prepared. Disclaimer: This app is NOT intended to replace your primary means of emergency notification or replace 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency. If you experience an emergency please dial 911!