Comparison

DisasterData vs Texas LEPC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DisasterData

Access critical disaster recovery data on the go. This app provides instant access to public assistance, CDBG-DR allocations, individual assistance, and hazard mitigation data from FEMA and HUD APIs. Bookmark disasters for quick access and utilize offline capabilities.

Highlights
  • Public Assistance data
  • CDBG-DR allocations
  • Individual Assistance details
  • Hazard Mitigation project info
  • Bookmarking for quick access
  • Offline data caching
  • Dark mode and accessibility support
Features
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DisasterData is designed with the needs of Emergency Managers and disaster recovery professionals in mind. Drawing from the OpenFEMA API, HUD Federal Register Notices, and HUD CDBG-DR Grant History Reports, it provides important recovery data for both current and historical disasters, giving you instant access to important data on the go. Public Assistance (PA): - Total obligations and project counts - Damage category breakdown (Categories A through G, Z) - Project Status Tracker with overview by PA phase and detailed breakdown of all active process steps - Top applicants by federal share, with drill-down to projects by applicant - Full sortable project listing by declaration with damage category, applicant info, and obligation amounts - Project Detail View with 7-phase lifecycle timeline, specific process step, FIPS county code, mitigation amount, and project context stats - Total obligations and project counts - Damage category breakdown (Categories A through G, Z) - Top applicants by federal share, with drill-down to projects by applicant - Full sortable project listing by declaration with damage categories, applicant info, and obligation amounts CDBG-DR Allocations: - Allocation data from 1992 to present, covering $111.7B in allocations over the history of the program - Browse by state or appropriation with associated Public Law (P.L.) references - Search across 539 grants over the history of the program - Cross-referenced with FEMA disaster declarations, providing a complete financial overview across federal programs Individual Assistance (IA): - Total registrations and IHP approved amounts - Housing Assistance and Other Needs Assistance breakdown - Damage level distribution (Destroyed, Major, Minor, Affected) - Approval rates and average grant amounts Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA): - Mitigation project details - Project type breakdown (Acquisition, Elevation, Retrofit, etc.) - Properties mitigated counts - Sub-program comparison Key features: - Star any disaster to bookmark it to your home screen for quick access - Live OpenFEMA API data with offline capability via intelligent caching - Declarations view to see most recent declarations - No login, ads, tracking, or data collection - Professional design with dark mode and accessibility support (Dynamic Type, VoiceOver) - Completely free with no in-app purchases DISCLAIMER This product uses the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s OpenFEMA API, but is not endorsed by FEMA. The Federal Government or FEMA cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from the Agency's website(s). This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FEMA, HUD, or the U.S. Government. All data is sourced from FEMA's publicly available OpenFEMA API, HUD Federal Register Notices, and publicly available HUD CDBG-DR Grant History Reports. The information provided in this app is for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional advice or official government guidance. Data may be incomplete, delayed, or subject to change without notice.

About

Texas LEPC

Features
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Texas LEPC assists Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) (city, county, and state agency) across Texas in their efforts to prepare their communities for emergencies and disasters. It provides access to news updates, an event calendar, preparedness guides and tools (such as checklists, FAQs, and assessments), LEPC manuals, and additional resources.

Screenshots

DisasterData4 screens
Texas LEPC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DisasterData at 16.0 against Texas LEPC's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DisasterData versus Texas LEPC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisasterDataTexas LEPC
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJAMES LELAND ARIAILTexas Division of Emergency Management

In-app purchases

None

DisasterData

No in-app purchases

None

Texas LEPC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DisasterData free?
DisasterData is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Texas LEPC free?
Texas LEPC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DisasterData or Texas LEPC have ads?
Neither DisasterData nor Texas LEPC shows ads.

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