Anchor Safety

🔒 Privacy Policy

Plain English. No legal jargon. Last updated March 2026.

The short version: Anchor collects nothing. All data stays on your device only. We never see it, store it, or share it.

1. Who We Are

Anchor Safety is a free emergency app for individuals and families worldwide. Contact: hello [at] anchorsafety.org · anchorsafety.org · Auckland, New Zealand.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect NO personal data. All information you enter is stored exclusively on your own device using local storage. This data never leaves your device and is never transmitted to Anchor or any third party.

3. Location Data

Anchor only accesses your GPS location when you explicitly open the Safety Map or tap the SOS button. Your location is never accessed in the background, never stored, and never transmitted to Anchor.

4. Your Rights

Under the NZ Privacy Act 2020, GDPR, and equivalent laws worldwide you have the right to access, correct, and delete your data at any time. To delete all data: open Settings and tap Clear All Data.

5. Children

We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children. All information relating to children entered into Anchor is entered by a parent or guardian on their own device and is never transmitted to Anchor.

Good afternoon · Auckland, NZ

Your family is ready.

No active alerts · Monitoring 3 zones

Preparedness Score

75%

READY

Almost there

Update your go-bag to reach Silver status.

Care Circle — 3 Members

👵

Margaret

📍 Home · 12 min ago

Safe

👦

Liam (Son)

🏫 Lincoln Elementary

Safe

🧄

David (Partner)

🚗 In transit · 23 min away

Away

Quick Actions

Family Missions

🎒

Pack the Go-Bag

+150 XP

🔦

Blackout Drill

+200 XP

📋

Family Plan

✓ Complete

🏃

Evacuation Run

+300 XP

🚨

Activate Emergency Mode

Tap during a crisis

›

🌍 Safety Map

Open maps app to find hospitals, shelters and safe routes

📍 Find Near Me

⬇ Download Offline Map

Download your local area map to Google Maps so it works with NO internet during an emergency. Do this NOW before a disaster.

In Google Maps: tap your profile photo → Offline maps → Select your own map → Draw your area → Download

📍 Share My Location

Share your exact GPS location with your family or emergency services right now.

ACTIVE EMERGENCY

--:--:--

SATELLITE

MESH ACTIVE

OFFLINE MAPS

⚠ Earthquake · M 6.2

Seismic Activity
Detected Nearby

Strong shaking reported in your area. Aftershocks likely. Avoid damaged buildings and downed power lines.

SEVERE

— Family & Circle Status —

👦

Liam

📍 Lincoln Elementary

SAFE

🧄

David

Last seen: Route 7

CHECKING

👵

Margaret

📍 124 Maple St

NEEDS HELP

🧪️ First Aid Guide

Step-by-step emergency instructions · Works offline

❤

CPR — Adult

Cardiac arrest · Not breathing

›

1

Call emergency services NOW

Call 111 (NZ) or your local emergency number before starting CPR if someone else is present.

2

Check for response

Tap shoulders firmly and shout "Are you okay?" If no response begin CPR.

3

30 chest compressions

Place heel of hand on centre of chest. Push down hard and fast 5-6cm deep. Rate: 100-120 per minute.

4

2 rescue breaths

Tilt head back, lift chin. Pinch nose, seal mouth, blow for 1 second. Watch chest rise. Repeat twice.

5

Continue 30:2 ratio

Keep going until help arrives or person recovers.

🍊

Earthquake

During and after shaking

›

1

DROP, COVER, HOLD ON

Drop to hands and knees. Take cover under a sturdy table. Hold on and protect head and neck.

2

Stay inside until shaking stops

Do NOT run outside. Most injuries happen when people move during shaking.

3

Check for hazards after

Gas leaks, damaged wiring, structural damage. If gas smell - open windows, leave immediately.

4

Move to open ground

Away from buildings, trees, and power lines. Expect aftershocks.

⚠ If near coast - move to high ground immediately after shaking stops. Tsunami risk is real in NZ.

🩸

Severe Bleeding

Deep cuts · Heavy blood loss

›

1

Apply direct pressure

Press firmly on wound with clean cloth. Do not remove - add more on top if soaked through.

2

Elevate injured area

Raise injured limb above level of the heart if possible. This slows blood flow.

3

Keep pressing for 10 minutes

Do not lift the cloth to check. Maintain constant firm pressure for at least 10 minutes.

🌊

Flooding

Flash floods · Rising water

›

1

Move to higher ground immediately

Do not wait. Take essential items only. Move children and elderly first.

2

Never walk in moving water

Just 15cm of moving water can knock you down. 30cm can sweep a car away.

3

Turn off electricity if safe

Turn off at the main switch if it is safe to do so. Do not touch electrical equipment in wet areas.

🌋

Volcanic Eruption

Ash · Lava · Toxic gases

›

1

Evacuate immediately if ordered

Leave without delay. Take your go-bag. Drive away from the volcano.

2

Cover every part of your body

Ash is razor sharp glass. P2/N95 mask on face. Goggles on eyes. Long sleeves and gloves on skin.

3

Move to high ground

Lava flows down. Gas settles in valleys. Lahars follow rivers at high speed. Move UP and AWAY.

⚠ A lahar travels at 60km/h. If you hear a deep roar from a valley - RUN UP immediately.

⚠

Gas Leak

Natural gas · Carbon monoxide

›

1

Do NOT switch anything on or off

Any spark can ignite gas. Leave immediately without touching switches.

2

Open windows and doors as you leave

Ventilate as you exit. Do not stop to collect belongings.

3

Move far away and call for help

Move at least 100 metres away. Call emergency services from outside.

⚠ Carbon monoxide is invisible and odourless. Symptoms: headache, dizziness, nausea. Get fresh air immediately.

🦠

Epidemic / Disease Outbreak

Infectious disease · Pandemic

›

1

Follow official health guidance

Listen only to official government and health authority sources. Follow quarantine instructions.

2

Wear a mask correctly

Use P2/N95 mask in public. Pinch the nose wire, cover nose and mouth fully.

3

Hand hygiene - most important step

Wash hands with soap for 20 seconds frequently. Do not touch your face.

4

Protect the most vulnerable

Elderly and immunocompromised people need extra protection. Use your Care Circle to coordinate support.

👶

Choking — Infant under 1

Baby cannot breathe · Turning blue

›

1

Face-down back blows

Hold baby face-down along your forearm, head lower than chest. Give 5 gentle but firm back blows between shoulder blades with 2 fingers.

2

Face-up chest thrusts

Turn baby face-up. Give 5 chest thrusts using 2 fingers on centre of chest, just below nipple line.

3

Repeat until clear

If baby becomes unconscious begin infant CPR and call emergency services immediately.

⚠ NEVER use abdominal thrusts on an infant under 1 year old. Use chest thrusts only.

📖 Survival Skills Book

Simple skills. Clear commands. Free forever.

🔥

How to Make a Fire

Warmth · Cooking · Signalling

›

1

FIND A SAFE SPOT

Clear flat ground. No dry grass nearby. No trees overhead. At least 3 metres from your tent. Make a ring of rocks.

2

GATHER 3 TYPES OF FUEL

TINDER - dry leaves, paper, bark. KINDLING - dry sticks, finger-thick. WOOD - dry logs, arm-thick.

3

BUILD A TENT SHAPE

Put tinder in centre. Lean kindling around it like a tent. Leave one gap facing wind for air.

4

LIGHT FROM THE BOTTOM

Use waterproof matches, lighter, or flint and steel. Light tinder at base. Blow gently and steadily.

5

PUT IT OUT PROPERLY

Pour water over fire. Stir the ash. Pour more water. Fire must be stone cold before you sleep or leave.

⚠ NEVER leave fire unattended. NEVER make fire in strong wind. ALWAYS have water nearby.

Flint and steel never runs out - works in rain, wind and cold. Always carry one in your go-bag.

👶

Fire Safety With Children

Rules every child must know

›

1

DRAW THE SAFETY CIRCLE

Mark a circle 2 big adult steps from fire using rope or stones. Tell every child - NEVER cross this line.

2

ONE ADULT ALWAYS WATCHES

One adult watches fire AND children at ALL times. If you leave - put fire completely out first.

3

TEACH STOP DROP ROLL NOW

Practise BEFORE any emergency. If clothes catch fire - STOP. DROP to ground. ROLL to smother flames.

4

WATER READY ALWAYS

Full bucket of water beside fire at all times. If burned - run cool water over burn for 20 minutes.

⚠ Children under 5 must be held or secured at all times near any fire.

☀

Surviving Extreme Heat

Heatwave · Hot evacuation

›

1

DRINK BEFORE YOU ARE THIRSTY

Thirst means you are already dehydrated. Small sips constantly. Adults need 1 litre per hour in extreme heat.

2

REST FROM 10AM TO 4PM

These are the killing hours. Find shade and stay still. Move only at dawn or after sunset.

3

COVER ALL SKIN

Long sleeves and wide brim hat with neck cover. Light colours reflect heat. This keeps you cooler.

4

HEAT STROKE - ACT IMMEDIATELY

Hot dry skin, no sweating, confusion, fast pulse. Move to shade. Wet their skin. Fan them. Call emergency services NOW.

Wet a cloth and place on neck, wrists and forehead - these pulse points cool the whole body rapidly.

❄

Surviving Extreme Cold

Winter · Cold night evacuation

›

1

STAY DRY - MOST IMPORTANT

Wet kills faster than cold. If clothes are wet change immediately. Wool and synthetic stay warm when wet.

2

THREE LAYERS

Base layer traps warmth. Middle layer insulates. Outer layer blocks wind and rain. Cover head always.

3

GET OFF THE GROUND

Cold ground pulls heat from your body fast. Always sleep on a mat, branches, or bags. Never directly on cold ground.

4

HYPOTHERMIA - ACT IMMEDIATELY

Shivering STOPS - this is dangerous not good. Confusion. Slurred speech. Get them warm slowly. Call emergency services.

Huddle together - body heat from others is the fastest way to rewarm someone with hypothermia.

⚠ Never rub frostbitten skin. Warm slowly in lukewarm water only.

💧

Finding Safe Water

When taps do not work

›

1

USE YOUR LIFESTRAW FIRST

Push LifeStraw into any water source and drink. Filters 99.9999% of bacteria instantly. No preparation needed.

2

BOIL FOR 1 FULL MINUTE

Rolling boil for 1 minute kills everything. At high altitude boil for 3 minutes. Let cool before drinking.

3

COLLECT RAIN WATER

Rain is safe to drink directly. Collect in any clean container. Use emergency tent or tarpaulin as funnel.

4

DEHYDRATION SIGNS - ACT NOW

Dark yellow urine means drink immediately. Dizziness. Confusion. Give children and elderly water first always.

⛺

Building Emergency Shelter

When you have no building

›

1

USE YOUR EMERGENCY TENT FIRST

Always use your go-bag emergency tent first. Set up before dark. Choose flat dry ground away from rivers.

2

INSULATE THE FLOOR

Put leaves, grass, or branches on ground before sleeping. Cold ground steals body heat very fast.

3

SMALL IS WARMER

A small shelter traps body heat better than a large one. Pack everyone together for shared body heat.

A large plastic bag from your go-bag makes an emergency sleeping bag. Put legs inside - traps body heat immediately.

📡

Signalling for Help

Being found faster

›

1

3 IS THE UNIVERSAL DISTRESS SIGNAL

3 whistle blasts. 3 fires in a triangle. 3 of anything. Recognised worldwide as a call for help.

2

USE YOUR HAND SIGNAL MIRROR

Flash sunlight towards aircraft or rescuers using your signal mirror. Visible up to 50km on a clear day. Flash SOS: 3 short, 3 long, 3 short.

3

MAKE YOURSELF VISIBLE FROM AIR

Lay out bright coloured items in a clearing. Make a large X or SOS on the ground using rocks or logs.

4

HEAD TORCH AT NIGHT

Flash your Anchor head torch in groups of 3. Reflective strips on your Anchor bag are visible from hundreds of metres.

Stay in one place once you have signalled. Rescuers are coming to your last known location. Moving makes you harder to find.

🎯 Family Missions

Complete missions to keep your family safe

350 XPLevel 2 - Silver - Next: 500 XP

Active Missions

🎒

Pack the Go-Bag

53 essential items for 72-hour emergency

+150 XP

0 of 10 complete0%

✓

Water - 3 litres per person per day

✓

Food - 3 day supply of non-perishables

✓

First aid kit with medications

✓

Torch and spare batteries + Anchor head torch

✓

P2/N95 masks - volcanic ash, smoke, disease

✓

Eye protection goggles and heavy duty gloves

✓

Flint and steel fire starter - never runs out

✓

Hand signal mirror - SOS flash visible 50km

✓

LifeStraw personal water filter - one per person

✓

Emergency tent sized for whole family

🔦

Blackout Drill

Practice operating without power

+200 XP

0 of 5 complete0%

✓

Locate all torches in the house

✓

Test batteries - replace if needed

✓

Know where your fuse box is

✓

Have candles and matches stored safely

✓

Practice finding exits in the dark

🏃

Evacuation Run

Know your escape routes

+300 XP

0 of 4 complete0%

✓

Identify 2 exit routes from your home

✓

Agree on a family meeting point

✓

Find your nearest emergency shelter on the map

✓

Walk the evacuation route as a family

📋

Family Plan

Emergency communication plan

✓ 100 XP earned

Completed!100%

👨‍👩‍👦 Care Circle

Protect your neighbours - No one left behind

6

In Circle

4

Safe

1

Checking

1

Needs Help

🚨 Immediate Attention Needed

👵

Edna - 847 Rosewood Lane
Has not checked in for 6 hours. Lives alone. No family nearby.

Your Care Circle

👵

Edna Waititi

📍 847 Rosewood Lane - 0.3km away

Elderly 84Heart condition

👴

Robert Tane

📍 12 Maple Ave - 0.5km away

Elderly 79Wheelchair

👩

Maria Santos

📍 23 Pohutukawa St - 0.7km

Diabetic

👦

Sione Family

📍 5 Rimu Rd - 0.4km

3 Children

💙 How Care Circle Works

1

Add vulnerable neighbours - elderly, disabled, families with young children, people living alone.

2

During an emergency check on everyone in your circle. Alert if someone does not respond.

3

Use the Help button to trigger SOS for a neighbour who needs emergency services.

4

No one in your neighbourhood is forgotten. No one is left behind. Every person matters.

⚙️ Settings

Personalise Anchor for your family

Your Profile

👤

Name

📞

My Number

📍

Location

Emergency Contacts

🚨

Contact 1

📞

Number

🚨

Contact 2

📞

Number

Family Communication

Set up a group chat with your family on any app you already use. Name it Anchor Family Emergency and pin it to top of your chats.

Driving and Hands-Free

🔵

Bluetooth Audio

Alerts read aloud via car speakers

🚗

Driving Mode

Large buttons, voice alerts

Language

Most vulnerable populations first

Accessibility

🔊

Audio Guidance

Voice instructions during emergencies

📳

Haptic Patterns

Vibration alerts for deaf users

🔤

Large Text

Increase text size throughout app

About Anchor

⚓

Anchor Safety

anchorsafety.org - Version 1.0

›

✉

Contact Us

hello at anchorsafety.org

›

🛍

Anchor Gear - Coming Soon

Emergency Bag, Dog Saddlebag, GPS Tracker, Head Torch

›