Disaster Recovery: Missing Persons DB
A concept prototype for FEMA disaster response coordination
The Idea
This was a concept for a Missing Persons Database system designed to help coordinate disaster recovery efforts. The system would allow FEMA and other emergency response organizations to track and locate missing persons during disaster scenarios.
Technical Approach
The prototype used a custom PHP framework with:
- Site-based authentication (organizations would have unique site codes)
- HTML rendering framework for rapid form development
- Table-based layouts for data entry and display
Test Environment
The prototype included test credentials:
- Site Code: FEMA1443
- Test Password: federalrescue
What Was Built
Only the scaffolding was completed:
- Login page with site code and user authentication
- Basic HTML framework classes (Frame, Html, Table)
- Include structure for modular development
Why It Wasn't Finished
The project never progressed beyond the initial login screen concept. The underlying idea of coordinated missing persons tracking during disasters remains relevant, though modern solutions have since emerged in this space.
This concept page preserves the idea from the original 2012 prototype files. The actual code scaffolding has been archived.