Blizzard app aims to help drivers survive storms

Posted at 11:16 AM on November 29, 2011 by Dan Gunderson (4 Comments)
Filed under: Law enforcement, Roads, Snow, Technology, Weather

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North Dakota State University extension is offering a mobile app for drivers who get stranded in a winter storm.

The Winter Survival Kit app is designed to determine your exact location, notify law enforcement, calculate how long your car will run on the gas in your tank, and alert you when it's time to clear the tailpipe to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.

The app was created by Myriad Devices, a company based in the NDSU Research and Technology Park incubator in Fargo with funding from the USDA.

The Winter Survival Kit app also has tips on what to pack for winter survival gear and advice on winter driving skills. But does the app tell you when to stay off the road?

NDSU says the app is available free for Android and Apple devices.

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Comments (4)

How about a QR code so we can download straight from here?

Posted by Kay | November 29, 2011 8:39 PM

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This is a great idea! Is it available throughout U.S. and Canada?

Posted by PassTheWheel | November 30, 2011 1:08 PM

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I'd like this too, but I have a Windows 7 phone.

Posted by LoieJ | December 1, 2011 4:24 PM

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look at to take huge discount to get new coupon

Posted by adurowhitley | December 25, 2011 2:07 PM

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