Winter Survival Kit for Android | Neown.com

 

Nowadays, app developers are targeting their creations to helping save people in dangerous situations. Adding to the list of apps that could potentially help save your life is a new app created by two local software developers under the names of Bob Bertsch and Jake Joraanstad. After recently developing an app intended to help victims of floods last March, they have turned to a new topic: winter driving

 

 

The app, called Winter Survival Kit, is a free program available for both iOS and Android smartphones created by NDSU Extension Service. Its main purpose is to help motorists be ready when they are driving during winter as well as serve as an assistance in times of an emergency. Through the app, the location of the motorist can be pinpointed. It can also call 911, notify friends and family, plus monitor how long the gas will hold out. In addition, the app can give out life-saving alerts upon the push of a big red button on its home screen. This button says, ‘I’m Stranded!’ Motorists can get advice such as ‘stay with your vehicle and keep the tailpipe clear of snow, since a backup can cause carbon monoxide poisoning.’

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