2024

Vigil: Your AI-powered Disaster Companion

Entrant Company

Baoqi Ding | Chenxi Liu

Category

Mobile App - Public Safety

Client's Name

Country / Region

United States

Vigil is an AI-powered disaster preparedness app designed to address critical gaps in emergency readiness. Recent FEMA studies reveal that over 30% of people in high-risk areas have no intention to prepare for hazards, and community-based preparedness is often overlooked. In response to these alarming findings, Vigil serves as a comprehensive disaster companion, offering personalized guidance, real-time updates, and community resources to support users before, during, and after natural disasters. By making preparedness easier and more accessible, Vigil works to reduce the impact of disasters and potentially save lives.