Best Lancaster Alerting Apps

PulsePoint Respond

Building informed communities

Free

This app connects to 911 to alert you about local emergencies, including cardiac events requiring CPR. It also provides notifications for other community incidents like fires and floods, and allows you to monitor live dispatch radio. It's designed to build informed and responsive communities.

WGAL News 8

Susquehanna Valley News

Free

Stay informed with local news, weather, and sports from Lancaster and the surrounding Susquehanna Valley. Receive breaking news alerts, watch live streams, and submit your own news tips and media. Get detailed weather forecasts and an interactive radar to track storms.

Smart911

by Rave Mobile Safety

Free

Enhance emergency preparedness by creating a Safety Profile to share vital household information with 9-1-1. Receive targeted emergency alerts for weather, traffic, and public safety events.

Emergency: Severe Weather App

Alerts, Maps, Radar & Shelters

Free

Stay safe during extreme weather and disasters with real-time alerts, interactive preparedness guides, and essential tools. This app provides official weather notifications, live maps, and helps locate shelters and services when you need them most.

FEMA

by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Free

This app provides essential tools and information for disaster preparedness, safety, and recovery. Receive real-time alerts, access guidance on emergency plans and kits, and find information on disaster assistance.

Lancaster County Incidents

Emergency incidents near you

Free

Stay informed about traffic, fire, and medical emergencies in Lancaster County, PA. View incidents on a map or in a chronological list, with detailed information for each event. Plan your routes and stay aware of your surroundings.

IamResponding (IaR)

by IamResponding.com

Free

This app enhances emergency response by providing real-time incident information to first responders. It allows users to see who is responding, their location, and receive notifications. It also offers features like scheduling, messaging, and incident mapping.

WeatherBug: Weather Forecast

Live Local Radar, Storm Alerts

Free

Get accurate, real-time weather forecasts and severe storm alerts powered by a global professional weather network. Visualize conditions with interactive maps, track lightning, and stay informed about pollen, air quality, and more.

CARROT Weather: Alerts & Radar

Local Forecasts & Live Maps

Free

This app provides hyper-accurate local weather forecasts with a unique personality. It offers detailed current, hourly, and daily predictions, along with engaging features like secret locations and achievements. Premium subscriptions unlock advanced data sources, notifications, and customization options.

MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar

Doppler, NOAA & NWS Forecasts

Free

Get animated weather radar for your current location with up to two hours of loop data. Receive hyper-local, minute-by-minute rain alerts up to an hour in advance. Overlay various weather and environmental data layers for a comprehensive view.

OnStar Guardian: Safety App

Emergency Roadside Assistance

Free

This app provides roadside assistance, crash response, family location sharing, and emergency services directly from your smartphone. It offers help in any vehicle, including motorcycles, and allows sharing with up to seven family members.

Openroad: Safety on the Road

Drive with Peace of Mind

Free

This app automatically detects car crashes and dispatches trained responders to provide assistance, even if you cannot. It works on any iPhone and in any car, offering fast help and location sharing with family. A crash scene guide is also available.

Everbridge

For Everbridge & Nixle Alerts

Free

Receive critical alerts and important community updates directly on your mobile device from public safety agencies and your employer or university. Stay informed about emergencies, crime advisories, and organizational announcements.

LiveSafe

by LiveSafe, Inc.

Free

Communicate directly with community safety officials via text, picture, video, and audio. Share your location during emergencies and virtually walk friends home. Access safety resources and a safety map.

AlertMedia

by Alert Media

Free

This app allows organizations to quickly identify threats and communicate with impacted individuals. Administrators can send multi-channel notifications, manage messages, and receive real-time threat warnings. Employees can view notifications, respond to surveys, and report incidents.

Storm Shield

Severe Weather Alerts & Radar

Free

Receive precise, location-based severe weather alerts for tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and more. Get voice and push notifications, view radar maps, and access forecasts. Optional premium features offer advanced radar imagery and lightning alerts.

Spok Mobile

by Spok, Inc.

Free

This app facilitates critical messaging and alerting for professionals in healthcare, government, and public safety. It enables secure communication for urgent situations, with some features requiring a subscription to a supported system.