PackAdvisor

PackAdvisor is an app designed to help people gather adequate supplies for evacuation in an emergency.

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PackAdvisor

PackAdvisor is an app designed to help people gather adequate supplies for evacuation in an emergency.

Why Use PackAdvisor?

Disaster supply kits (sometimes also known as bug-out bags, go bags, etc.) contain all the essential supplies necessary for surviving through natural disasters; governments and agencies worldwide, including the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), provide official guidelines for assembling kits for a variety of situations. However, people who have not taken these steps beforehand may be caught unprepared during an emergency, and may not have proper time to research detailed lists of adequate supplies to take.

PackAdvisor aims to solve this issue by providing a quick interface for specifying your emergency and situation, and generating a list of supplies programatically tailored to your needs. Supply lists are pre-planned and based on current prevailing recommendations from FEMA and other organizations, so you know that the information you receive is reliable and well-researched. The list automatically adjusts itself depending on your time constraints and carrying capacity. As such, the app is easy and intuitive to use, even in a stressful emergency situation where users may be unable to think clearly.

In addition to the core feature of immediate emergency planning, PackAdvisor also allows for long-term, non-urgent planning, to help users build comprehensive disaster supply kits in accordance with official recommendations. PackAdvisor also contains educational features aimed at children aged 8-13, which can be used independently or in the classroom to raise disaster awareness and prepare families for emergency situations.

Use Cases

PackAdvisor is designed for multiple common emergency situations, including:

  • Hurricanes
  • Floods
  • Wildfires
  • Winter Storms
  • Earthquakes
  • Tornados

PackAdvisor also adjusts supplies for users with families including pets and/or children.

Both the non-urgent planning and education modes contain more detailed information on all of these disaster situations as well.

Legal Disclaimer

This software is provided as a tool to assist users in assembling emergency kits based on publicly available information and best practices. It is not an official emergency preparedness guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FEMA, NOAA, or any government agency.

The recommendations provided by this app are intended for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a sole source of emergency preparedness planning. We do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or suitability of the suggested supplies for every individual or situation.

Users should exercise their own judgment and consult official sources, such as FEMA or the Red Cross, for comprehensive emergency preparedness guidance. The developers assume no responsibility for any consequences resulting from reliance on this application, including but not limited to, incomplete preparedness, missed items, or inaccurate recommendations.

By using this app, you acknowledge that you do so at your own risk and that the developers are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from its use.

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