Emergency Alert Safety App
Background
Our client specializes in crisis preparedness and training services for businesses and places of worship. Their mission is to reduce liability and ensure the safety of employees by equipping them with the necessary skills to respond effectively to natural and man-made crises. With a focus on proactive readiness and personalized training programs, our client is a trusted partner for organizations seeking to enhance their crisis response capabilities.
Project Challanges
The primary challenge for App Maisters Inc. was to design and develop an intuitive and robust mobile application for both iOS and Android platforms. The application needed to integrate seamlessly with a web-based Admin Panel, allowing administrators to upload informative content to educate users about emergency response strategies and identifying potential dangers. Furthermore, the application had to provide real-time alerts and notifications to ensure user safety and reduce liability for the client.
Objective
The client approached App Maisters Inc. with the aim of developing a mobile application that would help ensure personal safety for users in various crisis situations. The objective was to create a platform that could alert users when they enter high-crime areas or when riots/situations are forming nearby. Additionally, the application would provide alerts for road closures and include a panic/alert button offering options for notifying others or reaching out for emergency assistance.
Solution
The application developed by App Maisters Inc. serves as a comprehensive personal safety solution for users, aiming to minimize risks in crisis situations. Through real-time alerts and notifications, the application enhances user awareness and provides immediate response options.
Project Implementation
App Maisters Inc. initiated the development process by conducting a thorough analysis of the client’s requirements and target user base. The team designed an intuitive user interface with a focus on simplicity and ease of use. The application incorporated advanced location-based services to detect high crime areas, developing a reliable algorithm to identify potential threats accurately.
The implementation involved developing a robust backend infrastructure to support real-time data processing and communication between users and the application server. Integration with external services, such as emergency contact numbers and messaging systems, was implemented to enable quick response options in crisis situations.
App Maisters Inc. also developed a web-based Admin Panel that allowed the client to manage and update informative content within the application. The panel included features for content upload, user management, and analytics to track the application’s usage and performance.
Tools And Technologies
- Front End:
- React Native
- Backend:
- Programming Language: .NET
- Frame work: MVC
- Data Base: SQl Server
- Notification: Google Firebase
- Payment: Stripe
- Hosting: Aws Cloud
- Web Server: IIS
- Web Application Server: .Net Framework
- Api: Rest Api
- Admin: HTML/CSS (Bootstrap) & ASP.Net
- Analytics:
- Google Analytics
Main Features
- High Crime Area Alerts: The application utilizes location-based services to alert users when they enter areas with high crime rates, enabling them to take precautionary measures or change their routes.
- Riot/Situation Formation Alerts: The App sends notifications to users and authorities when riots or potentially dangerous situations are forming nearby, allowing them to avoid such areas.
- Road Stoppage Alerts: The application provides real-time alerts about road stoppages or disruptions, enabling users to plan alternative routes and avoid potentially unsafe situations.
- Panic/Alert Button: The app incorporates a panic/alert button that offers three options for immediate action. Users can choose to send a text message to designated contacts, notify other application users about the emergency, or make a quick call to emergency services outside the application.
- Web-Based Admin Panel: The web-based Admin Panel empowers the client to upload informative content, educate users about emergency response strategies, and help them identify potential dangers before violence occurs. The panel also provides essential analytics and user management capabilities.
Results
The collaboration resulted in a successful implementation that addressed the client’s objective of reducing liability and improving crisis response capabilities.
- Improved Personal Safety: The application empowered users to enhance their personal safety by providing real-time alerts and notifications.
- Quick Emergency Response: Users could send text messages to designated contacts, notify other application users about emergencies, or make quick calls to emergency services outside the app
- Enhanced Crisis Preparedness: The client’s training programs, coupled with the application, improved the crisis preparedness of businesses and places of worship. Employees gained valuable knowledge and skills through informative content provided by the Admin, empowering them to respond effectively to emergencies.
- Liability Reduction: By implementing the application and providing comprehensive training, Safe Secure Systems successfully reduced liability for their clients. Organizations that had previously faced potential risks due to unprepared employees now had a proactive safety solution in place.
- Positive User Feedback: The application received positive feedback from users who appreciated its intuitive design, ease of use, and the peace of mind it provided.
Overall, the collaboration between Safe Secure Systems and App Maisters Inc. resulted in a successful project implementation that met the client’s objectives.