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Here are 10 mobile apps for agribusinesses that could come in handy during an emergency.
DISASTER can strike in an instant and with little or no warning. That's why creating and implementing an emergency-preparedness plan could mean the difference between saving your business and losing it all.
At the heart of every successful plan is clear communication. Mobile devices can help ag retailers and their employees connect with each other and authorities, spreading critical information in a time of crisis. Helping to keep the lines of communication open are dozens of mobile apps specifically designed for emergency preparedness. I've researched the most commonly used ones and compiled them here:
1. FEMA. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) app contains preparedness information for different types of disasters, an interactive checklist for emergency kits, a section to plan emergency meeting locations, information on how to stay safe and recover after a disaster and a map with FEMA Disaster Recovery Center locations and shelters. (Android, BlackBerry, iPhone and iPad)
2. Preparis. This subscription-based app delivers expert information, response protocols, communications, training and tools that protect a company's employees and operations from terrorism, natural disasters,...