Rise Above

Rise Above is an online platform whose mission is to empower individuals, organizations, and local governments to collaborate, pool resources, and build resilience following devastating floods.

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Inspiration

I was inspired to create RISE ABOVE by the recent catastrophic flooding in Vermont that impacted the town I reside in.

Problem Statement

Climate change-induced flooding presents a significant and escalating threat to vulnerable communities worldwide. The increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as heavy rainfall and storm surges, combined with rising sea levels, are exacerbating flood risks and causing extensive damage to infrastructure, property, and human lives.

These flooding events not only result in immediate destruction but also have long-term consequences for affected regions, including economic losses, displacement of populations, and adverse impacts on public health and ecosystems. Urgent action is required to develop comprehensive strategies that mitigate the impacts of climate change-related flooding, enhance resilience, and protect vulnerable communities and vital infrastructure from future flood risks.

What it does

Rise Above, allows affected communities gain access to a robust network of volunteers, professionals, and resources dedicated to flood recovery and rebuilding efforts. Our user-friendly website serves as a centralized hub where users can request and offer assistance, exchange vital information, and coordinate community-driven initiatives. No community should face the aftermath of a flood alone.

How I built it

I built Rise Above using html, css, and deployed the site to GitHub Pages.

Challenges I ran into

Time constraint was my biggest challenge. I didn't have as much time as I would have liked to fully develop the website. I also would have liked to be able to incorporate the logo, have created a database to store user information, and have added an Auth0 sign in page. Additional styling for improved user experience was something I also hoped I had time for.

Accomplishments that I'm proud of

I'm proud of the flood recovery mutual aid concept and existing user experience and that I was able to deploy to the website on GitHub Pages.

What I learned

I learned to deploy a website on GitHub Pages.

What's next for Rise Above

I intend to continue to work on Rise Above. I want to create a fully functional cross platform web application that assists users during floods and other natural disasters in the spirit of mutual aid.

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