A Real-Time Cloud-Native Architecture for Mobile Emergency Response in Academic Campuses

Rigid procedures, slow communication, and a lack of real-time knowledge are common features of traditional campus emergency systems, which can increase hazards during crises. In order to fill in these gaps, the Campus Emergency Response System (CERS) is presented as a mobile application that makes use of Google’s Firebase serverless architecture. It offers real-time two-way communication, dynamic evacuation routes via the Google Maps API, and geolocation-based SOS alerts, guaranteeing quicker response, better coordination, and increased campus safety. Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) provides instant emergency notifications to the entire campus, guaranteeing prompt communication in times of emergency. With a 92% satisfaction rate and an 89% usability score during organized campus drills, the system, which was developed with the Flutter framework for cross-platform efficiency, has demonstrated a noticeable decrease in response delays and great user adoption. This approach provides a scalable and economical model for bolstering institutional emergency preparedness in addition to improving immediate safety. By creating safer, more resilient, and digitally empowered learning settings, it also directly supports the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN, especially SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).