U.S. Governments Apps for BlackBerry

A series of FREE new apps have recently be released allowing access to a plethora of U.S. government content and information right on you BlackBerry or PlayBook. With this series of apps, you’ll get the most current information regarding different agencies including, National Weather Service, TSA, The White House and many others!

Here’s a full list of apps you can download from App World!

For travelling around the United States:

• National Weather Service: get the latest weather updates, forecast and satellite images for any city in the United States!
• Federal Aviation Administration: check your aircraft and airport status and get advisory circulars!
• My TSA: check and share delays and security checkpoint wait times at U.S. airports!
• Alternative Fuel Locator: find the 5 nearest gas stations selling alternative fuel across the United States!
• Federal Emergency Management Agency: get instant information on disasters such as tornadoes and earthquakes!
• National Hurricane Center Mobile: get the latest hurricane advisories and marine forecasts!

For travelling around the world:

• The White House: get up-to-date news straight from the President’s office!
• The State Department: get information such as travel alerts and contact details of any U.S. embassy across the world!

For general information:

• General Services Administration (USA.gov): search federal, state and local government websites, phone and email contacts!
• U.S. Government Printing Office: get detailed information on any House or Senate member!
• Government information in Spanish: busca los sitios web de tu gobierno municipal, estatal y federal!
• National Institutes of Health (MedlinePlus Mobile): explore health topics in English and Spanish!
• AIDS.gov (HHS): be informed on the prevention, treatment and research in response to HIV/AIDS!
• Department of Education: access hundreds of frequently asked questions or ask your own questions!
• Collections Search Center from the Smithsonian: over 5.4 million records from the Smithsonian’s archives and libraries!
• Environmental Protection Agency Waste Reduction: get the latest stories & tips from the U.S. Environment protection Agency!