Full Stack Web Application
Disasterly
A full-stack solution that lets you connect victims, volunteers and organizations to help each other under a single roof.
Overview
A comprehensive disaster management platform that connects victims, volunteers, and organizations to provide efficient disaster relief coordination during emergency situations. The platform serves as a centralized hub for disaster response, enabling real-time communication and resource allocation.
Problem Statement
During disasters, coordination between victims, volunteers, and relief organizations is often chaotic and inefficient, leading to delayed help and misallocated resources. There was a need for a centralized platform to streamline disaster response efforts and ensure that help reaches those who need it most quickly and effectively.
Key Features
- Multi-user role management (victims, volunteers, organizations)
- Real-time disaster reporting and tracking system
- Resource allocation and management dashboard
- Communication hub for coordination between all parties
- Location-based matching of needs and resources
- Emergency contact management and notification system
Challenges & Solutions
Real-time coordination between multiple user types
Implemented real-time updates using WebSocket connections and optimized database queries for efficient data synchronization across different user roles (victims, volunteers, organizations).
Managing complex state across different user roles
Utilized React Context API combined with role-based access control to ensure appropriate data visibility and actions for each user type while maintaining security.
Handling emergency data with high reliability requirements
Implemented robust error handling, data validation, and backup systems to ensure the platform remains functional during critical situations when reliability is paramount.
Lessons Learned
This project taught me the importance of building applications for critical scenarios where reliability is paramount. I learned about implementing real-time features at scale and the challenges of coordinating multiple user types with different needs and permissions. The experience also highlighted the importance of intuitive UI design when users may be under stress.
Future Improvements
- Mobile application for better accessibility in disaster zones
- Integration with government disaster management APIs
- Advanced analytics for resource optimization and response tracking
- Multilingual support for broader accessibility
- Offline functionality for areas with poor connectivity