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Infographic: The Digital Impact of Hurricane Harvey

When Hurricane Harvey struck, it caused the worst flooding disaster in US history. With 27 trillion gallons of water falling, we delivered nearly 20 million emergency alerts and notifications from 7732 km across the globe. Here's everything you need to know about innovation, disaster management and the digital impact of Hurricane Harvey.

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This infographic has everything you need to know about innovation, disaster management and the digital impact of Hurricane Harvey.

Hurricane Harvey hit wreaking devastation across the state of Texas causing the worst flooding disaster in U.S. history.

While The American Red Cross were mobilising disaster relief workers to support the response efforts, the power of digital was being fully harnessed, providing people with vital information through emergency preparedness apps.

The free Red Cross apps allow users to monitor their location and specific threats to their area. Built by us, we've helped people to stay alerted of risks, let loved ones know they are safe and get directions to the nearest shelter.

How can you help?

To help people affected by hurricane Harvey, you can visit: Redcross.org.

Published on 9 September 2017, last updated on 24 February 2020