Last October, two friends and I traveled to New Jersey to assist in the recovery efforts following Superstorm Sandy. Unfortunately, other than delivering some clothing and food, we spent our time riding around in a truck, trying to find out who wanted our help ... where we were needed ... what we could do.
It occurred to me that this area -- coordinating volunteer efforts following a disaster -- was ripe for improvement. Given that technology is a terrific tool for mobilizing groups of people, my mind delivered the following:
A combination mobile application and web site (and Google Glass app!) that allows the overseeing authority [OA] (Red Cross? FEMA? Armed Forces?) to direct and instruct volunteers, and also gather data.
How it works:
Disaster strikes. Hurricane, tornado, earthquake, terrorist attack, etc.
(Just writing that is heartbreaking)
So you're a volunteer. You head to the area. Perhaps alone, perhaps a Team of volunteers that will act as a unit.
On your way, you use yo…