VOLT - Volcanic Operations and Lifesaving Tracker

Built using IBM Bob, VOLT, the Volcanic Operations and Lifesaving Tracker, is a mobile emergency readiness solution designed for households living near Taal Volcano. The project helps families prepare for volcanic hazards by bringing important safety tools into one clear, offline-first app experience. VOLT includes a risk dashboard, household emergency profile, personalized readiness plan, go-bag checklist, SMS family check-ins, local reminders, and an offline emergency card that can still be accessed during weak or unavailable internet connection. The app is built as a functional Expo React Native MVP with local SQLite storage and a separate backend service for live bulletin support. It retrieves PHIVOLCS Taal Volcano bulletins and presents the information in a more understandable, action-oriented way, helping users know what to prepare, what risks may apply to their household, and what steps to take during changing alert conditions. VOLT focuses on practical disaster preparedness by connecting official information, family needs, emergency contacts, and readiness tracking in one place. Overall, VOLT demonstrates how IBM Bob can be used to build a meaningful, real-world emergency response tool that supports faster decision-making, better household coordination, and stronger community preparedness during volcanic events.