Empowering communities to connect, report, and respond in times of crisis.
ReBriNet is a civic-tech emergency management tool that connects affected citizens with first responders during crises such as floods, earthquakes, fires, and infrastructure failures. Developed under the Horizon 2020 SecurIT programme, ReBriNet redefines disaster response as a collaborative process—one that actively involves communities as informed contributors, not just passive recipients of aid.
By enabling structured, real-time communication between citizens and institutions, ReBriNet enhances response coordination, improves decision-making, and ultimately saves time and resources when it matters most. The platform was built with inclusivity, accessibility, and ethical safeguards at its core—ensuring usability for vulnerable populations and alignment with key humanitarian and technological standards.
Crisis management, GovTech, AI
Start Date: 23 July, 2021
End Date: -
ReBriNet consists of three main components: a progressive web app for citizens to self-triage and report situations, an AI-powered engine that prioritizes and categorizes reports in real-time, and a visual dashboard used by emergency responders to assess, locate, and act on emerging threats.
The system supports geotagged incident reporting, multilingual access, and works even in low-connectivity conditions. It integrates with crisis communication protocols such as CAP (Common Alerting Protocol) and EDXL (Emergency Data Exchange Language), ensuring interoperability with existing command systems and public warning networks. Designed through EU-funded field simulations, ReBriNet proves that inclusive design and technological reliability can coexist in high-stakes environments.
ReBriNet positions communities as active partners in emergency response. By closing the gap between people on the ground and institutions in charge, it helps build more resilient, informed, and collaborative societies—both during crises and in their aftermath.
