SAFETY ALERT SYSTEM

Campus safety has become an increasing concern in modern educational institutions, as students are often exposed to various forms of emergencies ranging from fire outbreaks, theft, medical crises, to security threats. Traditional methods of handling emergencies, such as manual phone calls, word-of-mouth alerts, or notice board announcements, have proven to be ineffective, slow, and unreliable in reaching students and campus authorities on time. This project emphasizes the need for a more automated and responsive method of disseminating safety alerts and emergency notifications to students and relevant authorities. To achieve this, the project proposes an Online Emergency and Safety Alert System for Students on Campus, designed and implemented using WordPress as the core development platform. The system enables students to report emergencies, receive real-time alerts, and access safety information through an interactive web interface. It also provides administrators with tools to manage user accounts, verify reports, and broadcast urgent notifications to all registered users. The system was developed following the Agile software development methodology, which allowed for iterative design, feedback integration, and continuous improvement throughout the project cycle. Figma served as the primary design tool for creating an interactive and user-friendly interface prototype of the system. The implementation focuses on the front-end design and user interaction, integrating WordPress plugins such as Ultimate Member for user management and form-based input for emergency reporting. Overall, the system aims to improve campus security responsiveness, enhance communication between students and authorities, and create a safer learning environment within the University of Benin campus