Disaster Alert for BD

Disaster Alert for BD apps is an interactive platform, developed for preparedness, rescue and

response, aid distribution and support services before, during and post disaster for vulnerable

communities, volunteers, concerned line departments.

This platform automates components of the disaster management process, starting from providing

weather updates, subsequent risk prevention and precautionary measures, early warning to risk

prone communities, individuals, dissemination and coordination with communities, volunteers,

relevant government and non-government organizations, shelter landmarks, fire services, medical

service, emergency camps, emergency SMS to relatives, etc.

The idea for the application is to create a mechanism where the organizations can be coordinated in

real time to ensure that risk reduction efforts are coherent and response efforts ensure no one is

overlooked or left behind. During emergency response it is often the nearby communities that receive

maximum help whereas the distant ones are relatively deprived.

In the event of any emergency, the application would be used to coordinate between key agencies,

volunteers in the field and impacted communities. The system would coordinate to ensure that

volunteers receive notifications and be directed to provide their assistance at the right locations. As

well as ensuring that community members are able to locate the nearest service point for their

specific problem or request support from volunteers to their location. This mechanism will also

support in mitigating overlaps and gaps in efforts.