International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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Disaster Response Platform: A Unified Web-Based Platform for RealTime Disaster Coordination Rajsi Sinha1, Priya Chauhan2, Ritika Kumari3 1Student, KCC Institute of Technology, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India 2Student, KCC Institute of Technology, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India 3Student, KCC Institute of Technology, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Abstract - Natural disasters have been a significant
Millions of people are impacted annually by delayed communication, a lack of preparation, and ineffective coordination [1] [3] among relief authorities, according to reports from international disaster agencies [2] [8]. These findings highlight the necessity of a more structured and successful approach to disaster management.
concern to the affected communities. This is because they interfere with the lives of the people and restrict the channels to which they have access for relief. The available systems on disaster management function in silos, leading to disjointed communication and delayed reporting [1] [2] [6], thereby causing a situation of mis-coordination among victims, NGOs, and authorities. This paper presents ResQHub, a web-based disaster relief and resource management system designed to connect citizens, volunteers, NGOs, and authorities on a unified platform. The system enables users to report incidents with location details, after which automated notifications are sent to concerned authorities. Administrators can assign rescue teams, while NGOs update the status of resource distribution, such as food, medicine, and shelter. Built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) [20], ResQHub implements a novel four-stage validation pipeline called SCSDA-DM (Semantic Crisis Similarity & Disaster Assessment - Disaster Module) to ensure report authenticity and prioritization [5][18]. A context-aware information retrieval system [15] enhances decision-making by providing relevant historical and environmental data. It provides real-time insights to victims through specific dashboards, enabling them to monitor their requests’ status through customized interfaces. Moreover, it ensures smooth flow of communication, thus curtailing delays associated with manual intervention, to make ResQHub disaster response efforts even more effective and well-organized.
1.1 Challenges in Current Disaster Management Systems Traditional disaster response strategies are largely dependent on offline reporting systems or the use of telephonic communication or physical meetings with the authorities. In actuality, victims face a challenge while getting the most basic communication from the relevant entity concerning the disaster specifics, such as the level of severity of the incident or their exact position. It becomes difficult for governments and non-governmental institutions to immediately provide assistance since they receive information in bits [6] [8]. Current systems have a number of serious drawbacks: 1.
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Index Terms: Disaster Response, Incident Reporting, Resource Allocation, Coordination of Emergencies, Real-time Dashboard, Rescue Team Allocation, Cooperation between NGOs, Crisis Response, SCSDADM Validation Pipeline
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Natural and man-made disasters still pose a threat in their effects not only in the community but in regard to the lives of humans as well. The rising occurrence of floods, earthquakes, landslides, industrial disasters, and fire disasters has made one realize the susceptibility of the human population in the world. Many disasters can be attributed to population growth, unplanned development, rapid urbanization, and climate change [1].
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Fragmented Communication: It becomes difficult to achieve unified situational awareness because of reports coming from scattered sources (Helplines, Social Media, and Offline Grievances) [6] [7]. Manual Verification Delays: In fast-disaster situations, the decision-making process gets delayed by paper-based methods [6] [13]. Uncoordinated Activities: There are gaps in rescue efforts, owing to the fact that different agencies employ different data platforms [8]. Lack of Resource Visibility: The authorities cannot track the availability of the resources and the help being provided to the affected areas [9] [16]. Victim Information Gap: Due to a lack of information, victims are uninformed about the status of their rescue, and this leads to anxiety, with repeated reporting [7] [10].
1.2 Motivation and Contribution Real events, like the collapse of the Uttarkashi Tunnel in 2025 [2] [13], draw to a unified digital platform [20] that will help speed up the process and integrate relief
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