Disasters are unpredictable, but your response doesn’t have to be. The SimpliGO Disaster Preparedness Planner (DPP) is a mobile-first platform designed to help individuals, families, businesses, and responders prepare with confidence. This step-by-step guide walks you through the app’s most powerful features — from real-time alerts and safe zones to role-based checklists and push-to-talk communication. Whether you’re planning ahead or navigating a live crisis, SimpliGO DPP puts preparedness in the palm of your hand.
Getting Started: Set Up Your Profile
- Download the SimpliGO DPP App from the App Store or Google Play.
- Create your user account or sign in with community credentials.
- Select your role: Household Member, First Responder, Business Manager, or Community Coordinator.
- Set your primary location.
Daily Preparedness Dashboard
Access real-time FEMA/NOAA alerts, threat levels, and personalized to-do cards:
- Alerts based on your location and role.
- Checklist progress cards with reminders.
- Tap any card to mark complete or update.
Custom Checklists and Go-Bags
- Use AI-powered checklists tailored by role, household needs, and regional risks.
- Templates include Hurricane, Earthquake, Flood, Pandemic, and more.
- Set reminders for expiration-sensitive items.
Real-Time Alerts & Safe Zones
- Get push notifications for critical updates and role-specific alerts.
- Use the Safe Zones Map to find shelters, supply sites, and local hazards in real-time.
Push-to-Talk & Secure Messaging
- Join family, business, or responder channels instantly.
- Push-to-talk voice feature works offline via mesh network.
- Send secure messages, images, and check-ins.
SimpliGO’s user experience design leverages human-centered design principles to simplify navigation, ensure quick access to critical features, and minimize cognitive load in emergencies. The intuitive design emphasizes large buttons, easy-to-follow icons, and segmented sections, making the app highly usable even under stressful conditions, ensuring that users can quickly find and access the tools they need.
Game-changing Mobile Application
Using Google Firebase Authentication, SimpliGO DPP offers secure, seamless sign-in with a trusted platform, ensuring users can register and access their accounts without hassle. Firebase's high level of security safeguards sensitive user data, which is critical in emergency planning.
