We have build a web app that can help people:
-learn about natural disasters based on area
-request help in case they are a victim of such an event
-send help through donations to those in need
Our platform is accompanied by a device that has a gsm and gps module that can help people signal if they need help in extreme cases.
By sending a signal with the device, we get the request, store it into our database and inform users that would help.
Also beside helping people in extreme situations we aim to provide a clear guideline about preparing for natural disasters. People don't really give so much attention to things like survival kits and supplies and we think that is a really big problem.
We hope that our project will raise awarness and a provide people with an easy to use platform for getting/sending help.
Github project: https://github.com/ThisNameWasTaken/disaster-ready
Resources:
http://apidoc.rwlabs.org/#fields
https://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit
SpaceApps is a NASA incubator innovation program.