ResQMap

🔹 Overview

ResQMap is a FOSS-powered civic intelligence platform designed to enhance public safety, inclusive mobility, and disaster preparedness through a unified geospatial interface.

Built entirely on the OpenStreetMap ecosystem, ResQMap integrates emergency services, accessibility-aware routing, local resource discovery, and disaster response tools into one centralized open platform.

Unlike commercial map services, ResQMap prioritizes open data transparency, accessibility-first routing, and community-verifiable safety intelligence.

🔹 Problem Statement

Urban and semi-urban regions often lack a single integrated platform that provides reliable information about emergency services, accessible routes, local resources, and disaster response.

This results in:

● Delayed emergency response

● Limited mobility for differently-abled users

● Fragmented local service discovery

● Inefficient disaster coordination

ResQMap addresses these challenges by delivering a centralized, open-source mapping solution.

🔹 Key Features

🚨 Emergency Assistance

● Locate nearest hospitals, police stations, and fire services

● Provide optimized routing for fastest response

● Enable SOS location sharing

♿ Accessibility Navigation

● Identify wheelchair-friendly routes

● Highlight accessible infrastructure

● Detect barriers and elevation challenges

🛍️ Local Resource Discovery

● Discover pharmacies, shelters, and local vendors

● Apply category-based filters

● Support community contributions

🌪️ Disaster Response Dashboard

● Visualize safe zones and shelters

● Map resource distribution points

● Enable incident reporting

🔹 Technology Stack

Frontend: React + Leaflet/MapLibre

Backend: Node.js + Express

Database: PostgreSQL + PostGIS

Geospatial APIs: Overpass API

Routing Engine: OSRM / GraphHopper

All components are fully open-source, ensuring strong FOSS compliance.

🔹 Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

The hackathon prototype will include:

● Interactive map interface

● Nearby emergency services search

● Route optimization

● Accessibility filter

● Disaster information layer

🔹 Impact

ResQMap enhances community resilience, promotes inclusive mobility, and enables faster emergency decision-making.

The platform can support smart-city initiatives, NGOs, and local authorities in improving public safety.

🔹 Future Scope

● AI-based risk prediction

● Mobile application

● Offline map functionality

● Government API integrations

● Real-time crowd-sourced updates