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The SimpliGO Disaster Preparedness Planner App is designed as a comprehensive tool for individuals, families, and communities to prepare, navigate, and recover from natural disasters.
With a user-friendly interface and strategic features, it offers everything needed for proactive disaster management—accessible directly from your mobile device.
- With these features, the SimpliGO Disaster Preparedness Planner App equips users with all the tools they need to stay organized and prepared. From tailored checklists and real-time alerts to local provider connections and secure communication, SimpliGO enables proactive, informed, and collaborative disaster preparedness.
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- Easy Registration with Google Firebase Authentication
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New users can sign up using Google Firebase Authentication for a quick, secure sign-in process.
This ensures user data is protected while allowing for a seamless, hassle-free entry into the app.
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Once registered, users can complete their profile with details relevant to disaster planning,
such as location preferences and family size, which help tailor the app’s recommendations.
- Disaster-Specific Preparation Guidance
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The app offers a wealth of preparation guides covering various natural disasters,
including hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, wildfires, viruses, and floods.
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Each disaster type has its own resource section where users can access critical
information on how to prepare, what supplies to stock, and best practices for safeguarding their home and family.
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Real-time alerts are also available for impending disasters in the user’s area, keeping
them informed on evacuation routes, weather changes, or shelter availability.
- Personalized Go-Bag Checklist
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The app’s Go-Bag feature provides a customized list of items needed for each disaster type.
Users can check off items as they collect them, ensuring they have all essentials on hand.
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For added convenience, SimpliGO DPP connects users to local product providers such
as Kroger, Walmart, and HomeDepot, linking them to online shopping carts for delivery or pickup orders.
- Geo-Maps for Nearby Providers and Safe Zones
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SimpliGO DPP’s interactive map interface highlights nearby locations essential for disaster preparedness:
safe zones, shelters, and stores that carry perishable goods and hardware.
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Users can filter by type of provider—groceries or hardware—and access directions to the
nearest location. A “Get Directions” option is integrated, linking with Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn guidance.
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Offline map options ensure that even when connectivity is limited, users can
still view nearby resources.
- Emergency Contact Management
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Users can organize emergency contacts within the app, grouping family,
friends, and neighbors for easy access.
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With one tap, users can notify all emergency contacts, sharing their
location and a brief message to inform loved ones of their safety or current needs
- Push-to-Talk Communication Feature
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When cellular networks are overloaded, SimpliGO DPP’s push-to-talk functionality enables users
to communicate with designated contacts through a virtual walkie-talkie.
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This real-time voice communication feature keeps users connected during emergencies,
allowing them to send check-ins, updates, or urgent messages to family or local community groups.
- Push Notifications and Seasonal Reminders
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The app provides critical notifications on severe weather changes, safety updates,
and evacuation orders relevant to the user’s location.
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Seasonal reminders prompt users to prepare specific items based on time of year,
like stocking fire extinguishers during wildfire season or having sandbags ready for flood season.
- Provider Connection without Real-Time Stock
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Although SimpliGO DPP doesn’t provide real-time inventory updates, it connects users to stores
like Target, Costco, and Ace Hardware via their online shopping carts.
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Users can view available items for delivery or curbside pickup, saving time when
gathering supplies. This feature is especially helpful in areas where in-store stock might vary due to high demand.

SimpliGO Disaster Preparedness Planner
The SimpliGO Disaster Preparedness Planner is a vital resource for navigating the complexities of disaster scenarios. Through its streamlined interface and robust resources, SimpliGO DPP is a valuable ally for individuals, families, and communities facing the unpredictability of disaster events.
Product Directory
SimpliGO DPP Marketplace
Connects users to a curated list of essential disaster supplies, from go-bag necessities like non-perishable food
Hardware Directory
SimpliGO DPP Marketplace
Ensures users can locate tools and materials needed to secure homes and businesses.
Community Ready
Empower users to build stronger, more resilient communities by providing actionable guidance tailored to collective preparedness efforts
Disaster Ready
Focuses on individual and family preparedness for specific disaster scenarios, such as hurricanes, floods, and wildfires.
Resource Documents
Provides critical information for users to address all aspects of disaster preparedness and recovery.
Get Involved
Encourages users to participate in community-building activities and preparedness initiatives.
Professional Assistance
Connects users and businesses with vetted experts in disaster mitigation, recovery, and safety.
Collaborative Cloud Communication
Disasters often inspire acts of kindness and solidarity, as individuals and communities come together to support one another. Volunteering to help neighbors clear debris, distribute supplies, or provide emotional support can foster a sense of unity and accelerate recovery efforts. Lending a hand to others not only strengthens community bonds but also empowers those who might otherwise feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of their challenges.