AlertBridge is a disaster readiness and response web application built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js). It aims to bridge the communication gap during emergencies by enabling real-time alerts, location tracking, and centralized admin control, thereby enhancing coordination and safety.
- 📍 Location Detection: Automatically fetches the user’s real-time location.
- 🆘 “I Am Unsafe” Button: Instantly sends the user’s location to the admin panel.
- 🌦️ Live Weather Info: Shows real-time weather based on location.
- 📩 Login/Signup: Supports authentication for Job Seekers, Employers, and Admins.
- 🌐 Responsive UI: Tailwind CSS-based modern design.
- 🗺️ Live Alerts Dashboard: View location-based alerts from users in real-time.
- 📊 Analytics: View location trends, alert heatmaps (future enhancement).
- 📥 Data Management: Manage user data and incoming alert messages.
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| React.js | Frontend UI |
| Node.js & Express.js | Backend REST API |
| MongoDB | NoSQL Database |
| Socket.io | Real-time communication |
| Tailwind CSS | Styling framework |
| OpenWeatherMap API | Weather information |
| Geolocation API | To fetch user coordinates |
## ⚙️ Installation & Setup
### 1. Clone the Repository
```bash
git clone https://github.com/your-username/AlertBridge.git
cd AlertBridge
cd backend
npm install
node server.jscd frontend
npm install
npm startMake sure MongoDB is running and replace environment variables as needed in
.env.
Create a .env file in the backend directory with the following:
PORT=5000
MONGO_URI=your_mongo_connection_string
WEATHER_API_KEY=your_openweathermap_api_key- 📊 Real-time disaster heatmaps
- 📱 PWA support for offline use
- 📌 SMS/Email alerts integration
- 🔐 Role-based dashboards with detailed logs
Feel free to fork and submit pull requests! Any feedback or suggestions are welcome.
Dipak Chaudhari 🚀 BTech CSE | Web Dev Enthusiast 📫 Email: dipakchaudhari171@gmail.com 🌐 LinkedIn | GitHub