Download Disaster Recovery Log through the iOS App Store or Google Play.

The Disaster Recovery Log (DRL) app will help you record and recover from damage caused by flooding or other disasters. It is available free through the iOS App Store or Google Play.

DRL uses the smartphone’s camera feature to capture photos to illustrate the flood damage. Users can key in  descriptions of damaged items or use their smartphone’s voice recorder to record an audio description of the damage. These details and photos are essential for possible insurance and/or government reimbursement.

Each damaged item is entered as a "Detail" organized under a "Disaster." You start by adding a "Disaster." Then you add "Details" to that "Disaster" to document your losses.

You can enter text, add photos using your camera or gallery, and add audio using your sound recorder of choosing from saved audio files.

DRL also provides NDSU Extension Service information on how to clean or deal with flood-damaged appliances and electronics; carpets and floors; clothing and fabrics; food; furniture; gardens and landscapes; home structures; household items; mold; papers, books and photos; and water.

The app was developed by NDSU Extension Service and Myriad Devices,and funded with USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Smith-Lever Special Needs grants.