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.