Emergency situations happen all the time. And when emergencies happen, often communication channels can be compromised. In everything from earthquakes to fires to maybe just a really crowded concert, the need to communicate can quickly become more prevalent when it is most difficult to accomplish. Making sure that communication channels are as open as possible, for as long as possible in these situations, is a huge part of emergency response. That's where HazAdapt comes in. We built a mobile application for HazAdapt that is meant to assist with communication in emergency situations. In areas you can see within the app, there are beacons placed that emit their own hotspot signals. Using the app, anyone can connect to the beacons if they are near one. The user can then message the chat room. This messaging service can help someone who is, for example, trapped in a building, but doesn't have a signal. When emergency responders connect to the chat room, they will be able to see calls for help and even ask clarifying questions, such as location or severity of the situation. We've attached a demo video below of our app and its functionality. Our project partner is Virginia Katz. Her HazAdapt work was initially funded through the OSU Advantage Accelerator Program at OSU (see https://www.linkedin.com/company/hazadapt/).