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GARLAND (CBSDFW.COM) A first of its kind app called saferesponse.org was created to help victims of the 2015 tornado outbreak who rose from the debris only to fall deeply into debt.
Its the first time weve applied this technology to disaster relief, said Keith Thode with Advanced Net Labs. Safe response people can see what rooms are needed right now and make an immediate impact on someones life.
Garland and Rowlett residents whose homes were destroyed are struggling to pay hefty hotel bills.
These families could be one crisis away from very difficult financial situations, said United Way of Metropolitan Dallas CEO, Jennifer Sampson.
Now, the app, which allows people to use their phon…
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