Disaster Relief Resource Management System – Python Flask Mini Project

Before you download

Disaster Relief Resource Management System (ReliefGrid) is a web-based mini project developed using Python Flask, SQLite, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The system is designed to demonstrate how disaster relief activities, emergency requests, resource inventory, shelters, and volunteers can be managed through a centralized digital platform. The application provides a modern responsive landing page, secure user registration and login, an operational dashboard, relief request management, resource inventory tracking, shelter capacity monitoring, volunteer information, and user profile management. Users can create relief requests, assign urgency levels, view available resources, monitor shelter occupancy, and update request statuses. The dashboard provides an organized overview of important relief management information. ReliefGrid helps students understand full-stack web application development, database management, authentication, CRUD operations, and resource coordination workflows. This project is suitable for VTU 5th Semester BCS586 Mini Project students from Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and Information Science and Engineering (ISE). The project package includes Python Flask source code, a mini project report, a presentation, and interface screenshots. Note: This is an educational demonstration system and is not connected to official disaster management authorities or real emergency dispatch services.

Getting started

STEP 1: Download the Disaster Relief Resource Management System source code ZIP.

STEP 2: Extract the ZIP file into a folder.

STEP 3: Open the extracted project folder in Visual Studio Code.

STEP 4: Open the VS Code terminal.

STEP 5: Create a Python virtual environment:

python -m venv .venv

STEP 6: Activate the virtual environment on Windows:

.venv\Scripts\activate

STEP 7: Install the required dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

STEP 8: Run the Flask application:

python app.py

STEP 9: Open your web browser and visit:

http://127.0.0.1:5000

STEP 10: Register a new account and log in.

STEP 11: Explore the dashboard, relief requests, resource inventory, shelter directory, volunteer information, and profile management.

STEP 12: Create sample relief requests and test the available management features.

Note: This application is intended for academic demonstration and local development.

Requirements

HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

- Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent
- RAM: Minimum 4 GB
- Storage: Minimum 500 MB available space
- Laptop or desktop computer

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

- Operating System: Windows 10/11, Linux, or macOS
- Python 3.9 or above
- Flask and required Python packages
- SQLite3 database
- Visual Studio Code or another Python IDE
- pip package manager
- Modern web browser (Chrome, Edge, or Firefox)
- Internet connection for optional external fonts

PROJECT FILES

- Python Flask application
- HTML templates
- CSS and JavaScript assets
- requirements.txt
- README.md
- Database initialization logic

Build your understanding

Use this resource as a learning reference. Explore how the code works, test it with your own inputs and document your changes for your presentation.