AcademicMobile Applications•2024
Smart Emergency Response Application
Mobile application for emergency SOS alerts, location sharing, nearest hospital/fire station finder, and automated emergency contacts notification. Built as a capstone project for public safety.
Project Overview
Mobile application for emergency SOS alerts, location sharing, nearest hospital/fire station finder, and automated emergency contacts notification. Built as a capstone project for public safety.
Problem Statement
In emergencies, people struggle to communicate location, contact emergency services, and notify loved ones simultaneously. Existing apps are fragmented or require manual steps.
Proposed Solution
One-tap emergency app that automatically shares GPS location, finds nearest emergency services, initiates calls, and notifies emergency contacts with live location tracking.
Key Features
One-tap SOS with haptic confirmation
Automatic GPS location capture and sharing
Nearest hospital/fire station/police finder with directions
Auto-dial emergency numbers (112, 108, 100)
Emergency contact notification with live tracking link
Medical profile (blood type, allergies, conditions) for responders
Offline maps for remote areas
Fake call feature for unsafe situations
Community safety alerts (crowdsourced)
Battery optimization for emergency readiness
Technology Stack
React NativeExpoFirebaseGoogle Maps APITypeScriptExpo LocationExpo NotificationsTwilioAsyncStorageReact Native Maps
Project Screenshots
Development Process
01
Research & Requirements
2 weeks- Emergency services interviews
- User journey mapping
- Regulatory requirements review
02
Core Features
6 weeks- SOS flow implementation
- Location services
- Emergency contacts system
03
Maps & Services
4 weeks- Google Maps integration
- Nearest facility search
- Offline map caching
04
Testing & Polish
3 weeks- Field testing
- Battery optimization
- Accessibility audit
- App store preparation
Challenges
- Reliable location access in background/locked state
- Cross-platform emergency dialer integration
- Minimizing battery drain from location services
- Handling permissions gracefully across iOS/Android
Results & Outcomes
- Featured in university innovation showcase
- Tested with local emergency services
- Open-sourced for community contributions