🌍 Public App

Overview

The Public App is a key component of the FORUS (Focused Operational Research and Unified Systems) designed to enhance community support and disaster management. This Flutter application facilitates person-to-person communication via SMS, enabling users to request supplies from friends nearby and donate to the FORUS inventory management system. The app integrates with an open-source API to display real-time information on calamities and supports a store-and-forward approach using SQLite for offline functionality.

✨ Key Features

• 📍 Calamity Map: Displays real-time calamity information using an open-source API for India.
• 🆘 Supply Requests: Allows users to request supplies from peers via SMS.
• 💰 Donate to Inventory: Facilitates donations to the FORUS inventory management system to support supply-demand management and preparedness.
• 🛠️ Offline Capability: Uses SQLite for local data storage and a store-and-forward approach.
• 👤 Profile Management: Simple profile page for managing user details.

📸 Screenshots

Demo Pages

Home Screen	Request Supplies

Donation Page	Profile Page

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Flutter: Ensure Flutter is installed on your machine. Installation Guide

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/public-app.git

2. Navigate to the Project Directory

   cd public-app

3. Install Dependencies

   flutter pub get

4. Run the Application

   flutter run

📚 Usage

1. Launch the App: Open the app on your mobile device.
2. Explore Calamities: View real-time information about ongoing calamities on the map.
3. Request Supplies: Send SMS requests to your peers for necessary supplies.
4. Donate to Inventory: Contribute to the FORUS inventory management system to support disaster response efforts.
5. Manage Profile: Update and manage your profile details.

🛠️ Technologies Used

• Flutter: Framework for building cross-platform mobile applications.
• SQLite: For local data storage and offline capabilities.
• SMS Integration: For communication and supply requests.
• Open-Source API: For calamity information.

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! To get involved, follow these steps:

1. Fork the Project
2. Create a Feature Branch

   git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature

3. Commit Your Changes

   git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature'

4. Push to the Branch

   git push origin feature/AmazingFeature

5. Open a Pull Request

📬 Contact

• Project Repository: GitHub
• Email: forusindia@gmail.com