15-06-2010, 04:39 PM
Abstract :
This project is an integrated set of pluggable, web-based disaster management applications that provide solutions to large-scale humanitarian problems in the aftermath of a disaster. Our aspirations are as follows:
Primary: Help alleviate human suffering and help save lives through the efficient use of IT during a disaster.
Bring together a diverse set of actors from Government, Emergency Management, NGOs, INGOs, spontaneous volunteers and victims themselves in responding effectively to a disaster.
Empower the victims, responders, volunteers enabling them to help themselves and others.
Protect victim data and reduce the opportunity for data abuse.
Provide a Free and Open Source solution end-to-end available to everyone.
With the above aspirations, the main applications built into the Project so far are as follows:
Missing Person Registry - Helping to reduce trauma by effectively finding missing persons.
Organization Registry - Coordinating and balancing the distribution of relief organizations in the affected areas and connecting relief groups allowing them to operate as one.
Request Management System - Registering and Tracking all incoming requests for support and relief up to fulfillment and helping donors connect to relief requirements.
Camp Registry - Tracking the location and numbers of victims in the various camps and temporary shelters setup all around the affected area.
Volunteers Management - Coordinate the contact info, skills, assignments and availability of volunteers and responders.
Inventory Management - Tracking the location, quantities, expiry of supplies stored for utilization in a disaster.
Situation Awareness - Providing a GIS overview of the situation at hand for the benefit of the decision makers.
