Need Comms Now

DISCLAIMER: This application is in its alpha stage. If you have any problems or concerns, let us know! We've got a list of issues, and we're working on them whenever work / whatever doesn't keep us tied up. Updates are coming soon. If you find any bugs / problems / whatever, send them to us and we'll do our best to fix them. Email us at need-comms-now@googlegroups.com.


Need Comms Now is a system designed to track cell phone and wifi signal strengths in areas with damaged infrastructure during disaster scenarios. Data will be stored locally, while periodically syncronizing with a server when possible so that others may benefit from the gathered information.

In disaster environments, infrasture is often weak or nonexistant. Having a method of finding cell phone service on the fly is essential. If someone is in danger and needs to call in help ASAP, they often won't have time to spend a half an hour wandering in the wrong direction because they can't find cell service to get help. Having a quick and effective method of finding out where they and others have received cell service can make a drastic difference.

For more information, see the following:
- http://www.rhok.org/node/20305
- http://code.google.com/p/cell-signal-tracker/
- http://code.google.com/p/need-coms-now-gae/