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SurvivalSense: Emergency Preparedness Toolkit

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Scouting Context: Supports emergency preparedness, wilderness survival, and first aid merit badges while teaching self-reliance.

Project Overview: Multi-sensor emergency toolkit that helps scouts prepare for and respond to outdoor emergencies.

Components:

  • ESP32
  • MPU-6050 (for avalanche/landslide detection)
  • DHT11 (for hypothermia risk assessment)
  • PIR Motion Sensors (for signaling)
  • Laser Diodes (for emergency signaling)
  • GPS Module (for location tracking)
  • OLED Display
  • MAX30102 Heart Rate Sensor (for first aid monitoring)

Features:

  • Provides weather-related safety alerts
  • Assists in creating distress signals
  • Monitors vital signs during first aid scenarios
  • Creates emergency action plans based on conditions
  • Logs location data for search and rescue practice

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