EcoTribe

Introducing EcoTribe: Informing Indigenous Communities on Nature Disasters

We are proud to present a groundbreaking web application called "EcoTribe," specifically designed to assist Native American and Indigenous communities in staying informed and prepared for natural disasters. Our platform not only serves as an essential alert system but also fosters cultural education, community engagement, and environmental advocacy.

How Does it Work? One of the key features of EcoTribe is an interactive map that provides real-time updates on natural disasters and environmental issues near users' locations. Leveraging satellite data, the map displays crucial information about events such as wildfires, tornadoes, floods, and other potentially hazardous situations. By utilizing this advanced technology, individuals can receive prompt notifications and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and the safety of their communities.In addition to its alert system, EcoTribe is committed to preserving and sharing Native American culture.

Additional features The web application includes an extensive education section dedicated to raising awareness about Indigenous traditions, history, and current issues. Users can explore various topics through articles, videos, and interactive content, providing a valuable resource for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals seeking to deepen their understanding and appreciation of Native American culture. Furthermore, EcoTribe encourages community engagement through its blogging platform. This feature enables users to connect, share personal experiences, and discuss relevant topics within a supportive and inclusive environment. By facilitating dialogue and empowering community members to voice their perspectives, the platform aims to strengthen the bonds among Native American and Indigenous communities while fostering a sense of unity and collective resilience.To ensure the accuracy and reliability of our platform, we collaborate closely with Indigenous organizations, environmental agencies, and experts within the Native American community. By incorporating their knowledge and insights, we strive to provide comprehensive and culturally sensitive information to our users.

How it was made We used Figma to design the UI to appeal to a large group of audiences. We used Vue, Flask, Javascript, and Python to link the climate data APIs to the front-end HTML and CSS. The interactive map was developed using Python, and Folium. The data is in shape files and CSV files. Our sources include National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for the climate data and the US Census Bureau. To process the data and for normalization and vectorization of data Pandas and Numpy are used. To process location data including latitude longitude, Geopandas is used.