SafeConnect: an inclusive personal safety, connectivity and real-time emergency alert app

Abstract

"Developing effective personal safety tools has become crucial in response to rising safety concerns in today’s world. This project focuses on the development and evaluation of SafeConnect, a mobile application designed to enhance personal safety, improve connectivity, and provide rapid emergency response in real-time. SafeConnect’s goal is to equip individuals with tools for proactive risk management, which helps to access fast support in urgent situations. This app is developed using Flutter framework which provides seamless cross-platform experience. The core functionality of this app includes key features such as emergency contact integration, real-time chat with guardians, and location-based services through interactive maps. Users can trigger a high-priority emergency alert message with their real-time location de-tails, by pressing a panic button or shaking their phone. Additional features include anonymous incident reporting, access to inspirational content and safety guidelines. In addition, SafeConnect uses Firebase to connect in real-time to the database, as well as the Google Maps API for obtaining accurate geolocation. SafeConnect connects emergency requirements and technological solutions together to fasten the process for people to respond to an emergency."