1. Project Objectives
- Incident Reporting: Allow users to report and track disaster incidents.
- Resource Management: Manage and allocate resources such as emergency supplies and personnel.
- Alert and Notification System: Send alerts and notifications to relevant stakeholders.
- Risk Assessment and Analysis: Assess and analyze disaster risks and impacts.
- Reporting and Documentation: Generate reports and maintain documentation related to disasters and response efforts.
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2. Functional Requirements
- Incident Reporting:
- Incident Creation: Allow users to report new disaster incidents, including details like type, location, severity, and affected areas.
- Incident Tracking: Track the status and progress of reported incidents.
- Incident Visualization: Display incidents on maps or dashboards for better situational awareness.
- Resource Management:
- Resource Inventory: Maintain an inventory of resources such as supplies, equipment, and personnel.
- Resource Allocation: Allocate and manage resources based on incident needs and priorities.
- Resource Tracking: Track the usage and availability of resources.
Advertisement - Alert and Notification System:
- Alert Creation: Send alerts and notifications about disasters, evacuation plans, and safety measures.
- Notification Channels: Support multiple communication channels (e.g., SMS, email, push notifications).
- Alert Management: Manage and schedule alerts based on urgency and importance.
- Risk Assessment and Analysis:
- Risk Evaluation: Assess potential risks and impacts of various types of disasters.
- Data Analysis: Analyze historical disaster data to identify patterns and trends.
- Risk Mapping: Create risk maps to visualize high-risk areas and prioritize response efforts.
- Reporting and Documentation:
- Incident Reports: Generate detailed reports on incidents, including response actions and outcomes.
- Resource Reports: Produce reports on resource usage, availability, and allocation.
- Documentation Storage: Maintain records of disaster response plans, protocols, and historical data.
3. Non-Functional Requirements
- Usability: Intuitive interface for users such as emergency responders, officials, and the general public.
- Performance: Efficient handling of large volumes of incident reports, resource data, and alerts.
- Security: Secure handling of sensitive information related to disasters and resources.
- Scalability: Ability to handle increasing amounts of data and users during large-scale disasters.
- Reliability: High system uptime and robustness to ensure continuous operation during emergencies.
4. Technology Stack
- Front-End: Technologies for user interface development (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, frameworks like React or Angular).
- Back-End: Server-side technologies (e.g., Node.js, Django, Flask).
- Database: Database management system (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Mapping and GIS: Integration with mapping services (e.g., Google Maps, OpenStreetMap) for incident visualization.
- Alert System: Integration with notification services (e.g., Twilio for SMS, SendGrid for email).
- Deployment: Hosting and deployment platforms (e.g., AWS, Heroku, Azure).
5. System Design
- Architecture: Overview of system architecture (e.g., client-server model, microservices).
- Data Model: Design of the database schema, including tables for incidents, resources, alerts, and risk assessments.
- User Interface Design: Wireframes or mockups for different user roles (e.g., emergency responders, administrators, the public).
6. Implementation Plan
- Development Phases: Breakdown of phases (e.g., requirement analysis, design, development, testing, deployment).
- Timeline: Project milestones and deadlines.
7. Testing and Validation
- Test Cases: Define test cases for functionalities such as incident reporting, resource management, and alert notifications.
- Bug Tracking: System for tracking and managing bugs and issues.
- User Testing: Collect feedback from end-users (e.g., emergency responders, officials) to refine the system.
8. Documentation
- User Manual: Instructions for end-users on how to operate the system.
- Technical Documentation: Detailed documentation on system architecture, design decisions, and codebase.
9. Future Enhancements
- Feature Expansion: Potential future features (e.g., integration with IoT sensors for real-time data, AI for predictive analytics).
- Additional Modules: Possible additional modules like community engagement tools, multilingual support, and enhanced mapping features.
10. Limitations
- Scope Limitations: Define what the project will not cover (e.g., integration with external disaster management platforms, advanced real-time data processing).
11. Budget and Resources
- Budget: Estimated costs for development tools, hosting, and other resources.
- Resources: Required hardware and software resources for development and deployment.