Project Overview:

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa partnered with IT Artificer to develop a suite of Android and iOS mobile applications for timely disaster alerts, weather forecasts, and emergency preparedness. The goal was to ensure public safety and enhance coordination among response agencies by providing real-time information during floods, earthquakes, storms, and other natural calamities.

IT Artificer delivered an intuitive, multilingual mobile solution capable of pushing critical alerts to both citizens and officials — enabling faster action and better situational awareness.

Client Profile:

PDMA KP is the official government body responsible for disaster risk reduction, response coordination, and resilience planning across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The authority monitors weather patterns, manages early warning systems, and directs emergency response.

Challenges:

• Delays in disseminating alerts during floods and extreme weather
• Limited reach to rural communities lacking traditional media access
• No centralized platform for live weather data and advisories
• Difficulty in alerting both citizens and frontline responders simultaneously
• Need for multi-language support and low-bandwidth compatibility

Our Solution:

IT Artificer designed and deployed dedicated mobile apps for Android and iOS with:

• Real-time disaster alerts (push notifications + SMS backup)
• Live weather updates and multi-day forecasts
• Custom alert zones with geo-targeted messaging
• Emergency contact information and SOS features
• Bilingual interface (English & Urdu) for broad accessibility
• Admin portal for PDMA officials to manage alerts and track outreach

We also provided ongoing maintenance and performance optimization to ensure reliability during peak crises.

Key Features:

• Push notifications for floods, earthquakes, heatwaves, and storms
• Location-aware alerts and map-based visualization
• Public safety guidelines and emergency checklists
• Offline access to last-updated safety protocols
• Analytics for alert reach, open rates, and region-specific impact
• Responsive user interface with easy navigation

Results & Impact:

• 500,000+ citizens reached through disaster alerts during flood season
• Reduced emergency response time by enabling pre-warning access
• Strengthened coordination between PDMA, district governments, and NGOs
• Increased public trust in government-led preparedness tools
• Awarded recognition for civic engagement through technology

Tech Stack:

• Kotlin (Android), Swift (iOS)
• Firebase Cloud Messaging for notifications
• Laravel & Vue.js for admin dashboard
• Google Maps API for regional targeting
• Urdu localization and multilingual UI components

Client Testimonial:

“With IT Artificer’s mobile apps, we’ve bridged the gap between our control center and vulnerable communities. These apps have saved lives by getting information out when every second counts.”
— Director General, PDMA Khyber Pakhtunkhwa