MICE : mobility in case of emergency

Abstract

Crowds are unavoidable occurrences of everyday life, especially in events which more or less attract the general public (e.g. shows, music concerts, public events etc.). Unfortunately, such crowds and large groups of people are very hard to control and manage, particularly in cases of an emergency. Many people lose their lives because of inefficient or lack of effective communication in case of emergencies, thus creating panic and chaos which generally result in confusion and disorganisation. This project aims at targeting the problem of ineffective communication in case of emergencies during events which involve the general public. MICE (Mobility In Case of Emergency) is a mass notification and monitoring system which will observe and direct the general public to safety during emergencies by exploiting internet, mapping services, GPS and mobile application technologies. Moreover, it is also an informative system which provides useful information to the public depending on the individual's location, even when there is no imminent threat. This will allow the user to be prepared and informed from beforehand in case of an emergency, allowing him/her to reach a safe position with easily, quickly and with reduced panic. All in all, MICE will allow effective communication using latest technologies in case of emergencies, thus ensuring the safety of the public.