Choose the PubSafe App That’s Right for You
PubSafe gives individuals, volunteers, organizations and search teams the tools they need to communicate, coordinate and stay connected when it matters most.
PubSafe App
Your connection to a safer, more connected community
The free PubSafe mobile app connects citizens, volunteers and organizations so people can request help, offer assistance, share information and stay connected during everyday situations , disasters and emergencies.
Use PubSafe to:
- Request or offer assistance
- Receive iPAWs and NWS alerts
- Share your location and status
- Report incidents and situations
- Receive relevant safety information
- Communicate with teams and organizations
- Participate in volunteer activities
- Connect with NGOs, CERTs and other organizations
- Support disaster response and recovery
The current app listing also includes features such as help requests, SitReps, location/mapping and volunteer tools.
Download PubSafe
FREE TO DOWNLOAD & USE
iPhone & iPad
Download PubSafe from the Apple App Store
Android
Download PubSafe from Google Play
ORGANIZATIONS
PubSafe also connects to the PubSafe web portal, providing tools for managing members, teams, spontaneous volunteers, communications, help requests and field operations.
Search Party Team Manager App
Build a team. Stay connected.
Search Party TM is a purpose-built mobile app for temporary teams that need to coordinate people in the field.
Search Party Team Manager is ideal for:
- Search and rescue operations
- Missing-person searches
- Spontaneous volunteers
- Onboard 2,000 members in minutes!
- Multiple NGOs working together
- Security teams
- Event personnel
- Community response teams
- Multi-agency operations
- Humanitarian missions
- Groups working together for a limited period
Search Party provides real-time team location, messaging, emergency notifications and a mission brief in one simple application
Download Search Party
3-day free trial through the app markets
iPhone & iPad
Download Search Party from the Apple App Store
Which App Should I Download?
I'm a citizen or community member
Use PubSafe to request help, offer assistance, report situations, receive information and connect with your community.
I'm responding to an emergency or disaster
PubSafe provides broader tools for connecting citizens, volunteers and organizations during response and recovery.
I'm working with people I don't know for a limited period of time.
Search Party Team Manager is built specifically for temporary teams.
Two Apps. Different Jobs. One Purpose.
Download. Connect. Respond.
Whatever brings your team together, PubSafe helps you stay connected when it matters.
Choose your app and get started today.
PubSafe App FAQs
Is the PubSafe mobile app free?
Yes. It is free to everyone globally. Citizens can download the PubSafe mobile app for free to request help, share information, offer assistance, report incidents, and connect with local safety information.
The app can also be connected to a web portal account as a team member.
What can I report in the PubSafe app?
Users can report emergencies, hazards, damage, weather impacts, requests for help, crime, road conditions, power issues, and other local safety information that may help nearby people or response organizations.
Can PubSafe be used for non-emergency help requests?
Yes. PubSafe can support everyday help requests as well as disaster and emergency reporting, depending on the situation and the people or organizations nearby.
Does PubSafe share my information publicly?
PubSafe emphasizes user privacy. The app is designed to help people share useful safety information while keeping privacy and responsible information sharing in mind.



