Red Cross App for Kids Teaches Safety

A new app from the American Red Cross teaches kids about emergency preparedness while they play monster characters in a game. “Monster Guard: Prepare for Emergencies,” is one of the free apps from the American Red Cross. 

It shows kids how to prevent emergencies like home fires, and what to do if severe weather or natural disasters occur. The app is designed for kids age 7 - 11.

Set in the Monster Guard Academy, the child plays a recruit preparing for various disasters. Users choose a monster character, go through an introduction, and engage in interactive training episodes for hazards such as floods and hurricanes. After completing all the episodes, the player graduates and becomes a member of the Monster Guard.

The best user experience is playing the game on a tablet, but it also works well on other mobile devices. Parents can go to redcross.org/monsterguard or text “MONSTER” to 90999 for a direct link to download the app.

The Red Cross offers a series of apps that provide instant access to expert guidance on what to do before, during, and after emergencies and disasters. People have used these award-winning apps to save lives and help protect their pets and property. For example, localized weather alerts and warnings from the apps have warned people to move to a safe place before severe storms.

Download the apps by searching for Red Cross in their mobile app store or by going to redcross.org/apps.