Overview:

The Disaster Relief Resource Allocation System is a web-based platform designed to streamline the management and distribution of essential resources (food, medicine, shelter, rescue teams, etc.) during natural or man-made disasters. The system connects relief agencies, government bodies, and volunteers to efficiently allocate supplies based on urgency and location.

This project demonstrates the use of real-time data handling, geolocation, prioritization algorithms, and communication between multiple user roles during emergency scenarios.

Technologies Used:

• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript (AJAX for real-time updates)

• Backend (Choose One):

  • PHP (Laravel/Core PHP)

  • Java (Spring Boot)

  • Node.js (Express.js)

• Database: MySQL / PostgreSQL / MongoDB

• Optional: Google Maps API, Firebase for real-time updates, SMS/Email APIs for alerts

Key Features:

For Disaster Affected Locations (Field Users):

• Location Reporting: Submit a request for resources with location and type (food, shelter, medical, etc.)

• Urgency Level Selection: Low / Medium / High / Critical

• Status Tracking: Track whether the request is pending, dispatched, or fulfilled

For Relief Agencies/Government Officials:

• Dashboard: View all incoming requests with filters (region, urgency, resource type)

• Resource Allocation: Assign available supplies or volunteers to specific requests

• Inventory Management: Track quantity of available resources in multiple relief centers

• Geo-Mapping: Visual map display of affected zones and nearby relief centers

For Volunteers:

• Register & Login: Become verified volunteers

• View Assigned Tasks: Receive duties like distribution, transportation, first aid

• Real-Time Communication: Chat with coordinators

Core Modules:

1. User Management (Field users, Volunteers, Coordinators, Admin)

2. Request Management System

3. Resource Inventory Tracking

4. Dispatch & Delivery Management

5. Geo-location Integration

6. Notifications (Email/SMS Alerts)

7. Reporting & Analytics Dashboard

Admin Panel Features:

• Add/manage relief zones and resource centers

• View real-time request heatmaps

• Upload bulk resources received from donations

• Assign coordinators to different zones

• Generate daily/monthly reports on operations