Allow users (e.g., emergency responders, administrators, community members) to create accounts, log in, and manage their profiles.
Implement role-based access control to restrict access based on user roles (e.g., admin, responder, citizen).
Incident Reporting and Tracking
Enable users to report disasters or emergencies, including details such as location, type, severity, and affected areas.
Provide tools for tracking the status and progress of reported incidents.
Emergency Response Coordination
Facilitate coordination among emergency response teams, including assigning tasks, dispatching resources, and tracking response efforts.
Provide tools for managing communication and collaboration among responders.
Resource Management
Manage resources such as personnel, equipment, and supplies, including tracking availability, deployment, and usage.
Provide tools for inventory management, resource allocation, and logistical support.
Alerts and Notifications
Send alerts and notifications to relevant stakeholders (e.g., responders, community members) regarding ongoing incidents, safety measures, and emergency instructions.
Support multiple communication channels (e.g., SMS, email, push notifications).
Evacuation Planning and Management
Provide tools for planning and managing evacuations, including creating evacuation routes, shelters, and transport arrangements.
Enable communication of evacuation plans and instructions to affected individuals.
Damage Assessment and Reporting
Facilitate the assessment of damage caused by disasters, including capturing data on affected areas, infrastructure, and resources.
Provide tools for generating damage reports and visualizing impact data.
Risk Assessment and Preparedness
Support risk assessment activities, including identifying potential hazards, vulnerabilities, and risks in different areas.
Provide tools for developing and updating disaster preparedness plans and procedures.
Public Information and Communication
Provide a public portal for disseminating information to community members, including safety tips, disaster updates, and recovery resources.
Allow for two-way communication between the public and emergency services.
Training and Drills
Facilitate training and simulation drills for responders and community members to prepare for disaster scenarios.
Provide tools for scheduling, conducting, and evaluating training exercises.
Reporting and Analytics
Generate reports on disaster response activities, resource usage, incident statistics, and overall system performance.
Provide analytics on disaster trends, response effectiveness, and resource allocation.
Integration with External Systems
Integrate with external systems such as weather services, geographic information systems (GIS), and emergency services for data sharing and coordination.
Support API integration for extending system capabilities and connecting with third-party services.
User Interface and Experience
Provide an intuitive and user-friendly interface for managing incidents, resources, and communication.
Ensure ease of navigation and accessibility features for users with different needs and abilities.
Non-Functional Requirements
Performance
Ensure quick response times for incident reporting, resource management, and communication.
Handle high volumes of data and user interactions efficiently, especially during emergencies.
Scalability
Support the addition of new features, users, and resources as the system grows and expands.
Scale to accommodate increasing data volumes and user traffic, particularly during large-scale disasters.
Reliability
Ensure high system availability with minimal downtime, particularly during emergencies.
Implement backup and recovery procedures to protect data and ensure business continuity.
Security
Protect sensitive data related to disasters, resources, and user information with encryption and secure access controls.
Implement measures to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, and tampering.
Usability
Provide an intuitive and user-friendly interface for managing disaster-related tasks, resources, and communication.
Ensure ease of navigation and accessibility features for users with different needs and abilities.
Maintainability
Design the system for easy updates, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Provide clear documentation for system administrators, emergency responders, and support personnel.
Compatibility
Ensure compatibility with various devices (e.g., desktops, tablets, smartphones) and web browsers.
Integrate seamlessly with other systems and software used in disaster management.
Data Integrity
Ensure accuracy and consistency of disaster data, resource information, and user interactions.
Implement validation checks and error-handling mechanisms to maintain data quality.
Support and Documentation
Provide user manuals, help guides, and support resources for troubleshooting and training.
Offer technical support for system issues and maintenance.
Auditability
Maintain logs of system activity, incident management, and user actions for auditing purposes.
Provide audit trails for disaster response activities, resource allocation, and system access.
