Free on iOS and Android in the U.S.

Stay ahead of the storm.

Prepared. Connected. Ready.

The SHTF App builds your personalized emergency plan, connects you with communities who have your back, and helps you develop the skills to handle disasters and life's curveballs.

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Now on Google Play. Coming soon to the App Store.
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The SHTF App
Our purpose

What is The SHTF App?

The SHTF App is a free emergency-preparedness app for iOS and Android, available in the United States. Its purpose is to help individuals and families prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and natural disasters.

What the app does

A 56-question survey builds your personalized plan around your location, household and risks. The dashboard tracks real-time weather, earthquake, wildfire and FEMA data for your area, plus your own supply inventory, expiration dates and readiness score. Join private groups to chat in real time with your household or team, and browse a community-built library of guides and documents. Everything works offline when connectivity is down.

Sign in and your data

You can create an account with your email and password, or continue with Apple or Google. Social sign-in shares only basic profile details with us (your name, your email address and, with Google, your profile picture). We use them solely to create your account, sign you in securely and sync your plans across your devices. We never request access to anything else like your Gmail, Drive or Contacts. We never sell your information. For details, see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Features

Everything you need, before you need it.

Personalized plans, real-time risk data and communities that have your back.

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Personalized plan

A 56-question survey builds a step-by-step plan around your household, your location and the risks you actually face.

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Live risk dashboard

Real-time weather alerts, earthquakes, wildfires and FEMA disaster data for exactly where you live.

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Smart inventory

Track your supplies and scan labels to catch expiration dates before they catch you.

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Preparedness library

A community-built library of guides, documents and videos, all in one place.

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Group chat & DMs

Message your group in real time or DM someone directly, moderated to keep it safe.

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Private groups

Build an invite-only circle for your household, neighborhood or team.

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Skills & readiness tracking

See your readiness score, track tasks, and watch your standing on the community leaderboard.

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Works offline

Your plans, guides and inventory stay available even when the network goes down.

Inside the app

See it in action.

Real screens from the iPhone build with the key parts called out. Android looks the same.

01 Smart inventory

Know what you have before you need it

  • 1Supplies grouped by category with item counts
  • 2Quantities and units at a glance
  • 3Sort, switch views or add an item
Inventory grouped by category with quantities
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02 Tasks and readiness

Know exactly what to do next

  • 1Recommendations progress, 3 of 7 done
  • 2Priority tags: immediate, short term, long term
  • 3Tap the circle to check a task off
Preparedness recommendations with progress and priority tags
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03 Home dashboard

Your readiness, at a glance

  • 1Live readiness score and plan progress
  • 2One clear next step to fix
  • 3Local risk, weather and alerts
  • 4Add inventory items or tasks from anywhere
  • 5Upload a guide to your library
  • 6Share a video link, published after admin review
The SHTF App home dashboard with readiness score, next step and local risk tiles
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Create sheet with options to add an inventory item, create a task, upload a document or share a video
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04 Search and alerts

Find anything, miss nothing

  • 1One search box for the whole app
  • 2Filter by tasks, inventory, dashboard or groups
  • 3Results grouped by where they live
  • 4Accept or decline group invitations
  • 5Emergency alerts from your community
  • 6Resource requests from people nearby
Search results across tasks, inventory, dashboard and groups
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Notification center with invitations, emergency alerts and resource requests
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Group conversations list
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Private group detail with members and invites
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05 Private groups and chat

Your people, on the same page

  • 1Search groups and messages
  • 2Your private groups with member counts
  • 3Start a new chat or DM
  • 4Group type, member count and description
  • 5Invite members, edit or share the group
  • 6See who is in the group and who owns it
06 Creator profiles

Share what you know, get seen

  • 1Profile with follower and document counts
  • 2Follow a creator or message them
  • 3Badges earned and everything they have published
Public creator profile with badges and creations
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07 Account

Everything about you, in one place

  • 1Your profile, tap to edit
  • 2Account: profile, password and blocked users
  • 3Jump to inventory, tasks or your survey
Account settings screen
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News feed with NOAA Storm Prediction Center bulletins
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Notification preferences with per-category toggles
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08 News and notifications

Official bulletins, on your terms

  • 139 articles, newest first
  • 2Official sources like the NOAA Storm Prediction Center
  • 3Timestamps show how fresh each bulletin is
  • 4One switch for push notifications
  • 5Regional risk alerts: weather, quakes, wildfires
  • 6Per-category toggles for chat, groups and followers
09 Sign in

Free to join, free forever

  • 1Sign in with email and password
  • 2New here? Create a free account
  • 3Or continue with Apple or Google
Sign in screen
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The SHTF App Mission
Our mission

Empowering families to safeguard their future.

We are a family-built company that knows exactly what it feels like when things go wrong and how quickly life can go sideways. We have been there, we have felt that uncertainty and we decided to do something about it.

The right tools shouldn't be a luxury only for the rich, they are a necessity for all. The SHTF App is our way of putting professional knowledge into the hands of real people.

From our family to yours: let us make sure you are ready for whatever life throws at you.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions about The SHTF App and how it can help you prepare for emergencies.

What is The SHTF App?

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The SHTF App is a comprehensive emergency preparedness application designed to help individuals and families create personalized survival plans, track emergency supplies, follow real-time risk data for their area, connect with private groups through chat and DMs, and access a community-built knowledge library. It's your all-in-one toolkit for emergency readiness.

When will the app be launched?

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The SHTF App is launching soon on iOS and Android, free in the U.S. It is on its way to the App Store and Google Play. Check back on this page to download it the moment it is available.

What platforms will the app be available on?

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The SHTF App will be available on iOS and Android devices in the United States at launch. The data will sync across all your devices.

How do I sign in and what do you collect?

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You can create an account with your email and password or continue with Apple or Google. Social sign-in shares only your basic profile details with us, meaning your name, your email address and, with Google, your profile picture. We use them solely to create and secure your account. Read more in our Privacy Policy.

How do content creators get recognized?

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Creators who share guides, documents and videos build a public profile with view and like tracking, an analytics dashboard on what's resonating, and placement on our community achievement leaderboards. It's how the most helpful contributors get seen.

Is my data secure?

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Absolutely. We take data security very seriously. All your information is encrypted both in transit and at rest. We use industry-standard security protocols to protect your personal data and emergency plans. Additionally, you can choose to store critical information locally on your device only, without cloud backup.

Will the app work offline?

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Yes! This is one of our core features. The SHTF app is designed to function during emergencies when internet connectivity may be unavailable. You can access your emergency plans, survival guides and pre-downloaded maps completely offline. The app will automatically sync your data when connection is restored.

How is this different from other prepper apps?

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The SHTF App stands out with its personalized approach to emergency preparedness. Rather than generic checklists, a 56-question survey analyzes your specific geographic risks, household needs and personal circumstances to create a customized emergency plan. We also offer unique features like a live dashboard pulling official weather, earthquake, wildfire and FEMA data for your area, supply expiration tracking, and private groups with real-time chat to coordinate with the people you trust.

Can I share my emergency plans with other people?

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Yes! We built this so you would never have to face a crisis alone. You can create private, invite-only groups, whether that is a small circle for your household or a larger one for your team or neighborhood. Chat with the group in real time or DM someone directly to coordinate and make sure everyone knows their job. It is about getting your "pack" on the same page before the pressure is on.

Is the app free?

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Yes. Every feature is free for everyone, with no subscription, ever. There is no cost to download the app, join groups or build your emergency plans.

Contact

Get in touch

Have questions about The SHTF App? We are here to help. Reach out to our team any time.

support@missioncredible.com