TyphoonGuard

TyphoonGuard helps Filipinos stay safe during typhoons by providing real-time tracking, emergency alerts, and prep guides. It tackles disaster unpreparedness with smart tech and awareness tools.

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Inspiration

TyphoonGuard was inspired by the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in response to Goal 13: Climate Action. As the Philippines is moderately to severely hit by typhoons annually, the need for a proactive and smart disaster preparedness tool is critical. This inspired us to develop a solution that could help mitigate the impact of such disasters on vulnerable communities.

What it does

TyphoonGuard is a mobile application that helps users track typhoons in real-time, receive emergency alerts, access preparation guides, and view safety resources. It empowers Filipinos with critical information before, during, and after a typhoon, improving overall preparedness and safety.

How we built it

We built TyphoonGuard using the Flutter framework for cross-platform compatibility. We integrated APIs for weather data and Google Maps for geolocation services. The user interface was designed for ease of use and clarity in emergency situations.

Challenges we ran into

We faced challenges integrating real-time weather data with reliable APIs. Setting up a visually responsive map-based UI that works smoothly across devices was also tricky. Time constraints during the hackathon added pressure to deliver a polished MVP.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We’re proud to have developed a fully functional MVP that addresses a real-world problem. The app can deliver real-time alerts and tracking, and the design is clean and accessible. It’s a step toward making disaster preparedness more effective.

What we learned

We learned how to quickly design and develop a functional Flutter app with integrated APIs. We also deepened our understanding of climate change issues in the Philippines and the importance of user-centric design in emergency apps.

What's next for TyphoonGuard

We plan to enhance TyphoonGuard by adding AI-powered forecasts, crowd-sourced reports, offline emergency content, and language localization. We aim to partner with local government units and NGOs to deploy it on a larger scale.

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