Overview:

The Neighborhood Alert System is a community-driven web application designed to keep local residents informed about important alerts and emergencies within their neighborhood. These alerts may include incidents like thefts, suspicious activity, natural disasters, lost pets, road closures, or urgent local announcements.

It enhances safety, awareness, and collaboration among residents and can be used by both citizens and local authorities to broadcast real-time notifications.

Technologies Used:

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript

• Backend: PHP / Java (Spring Boot) / Node.js (Express)

• Database: MySQL / MongoDB

• Optional APIs: Google Maps, Email/SMS Notification APIs, Web Push Notifications

User Roles:

1. Resident (User): Can view, post, and receive neighborhood alerts

2. Community Moderator/Admin: Approves alerts, manages residents, handles abuse reports

3. Authorities (Optional Role): Police/fire/emergency services can directly post verified alerts

Key Features:

1. Resident Registration and Profile

• Secure login/signup with verification (email/OTP)

• Users provide address or PIN code to get area-specific alerts

• Option to join neighborhood groups based on location

2. Alert Posting

• Residents can post different types of alerts:

  • Crime/Suspicious Activity

  • Natural Disaster

  • Lost & Found

  • Health Emergencies

  • Public Announcements

• Attachments allowed (photos, location, documents)

• Tags and alert categories for better filtering

3. Geo-targeted Alerts

• Alerts visible only to users in or near the affected area

• Integration with Google Maps API for location pins

• Push notifications sent based on location or alert urgency

4. Admin/Moderator Panel

• Approve/reject suspicious or duplicate alerts

• Ban/report users for spam

• Generate neighborhood safety reports

• Bulk message sending feature (e.g., for urgent warnings)

5. Real-Time Notification System

• Alerts delivered through:

  • On-site notification dashboard

  • Email alerts

  • SMS (optional)

  • Web push notifications

6. Community Feed & Engagement

• Residents can comment on or upvote/downvote alerts

• Trust score for residents based on report quality

• "Mark as Resolved" option for resolved cases