RESQTRACE
safe reporting of insecure spaces, environmental risks, disaster–war compound conditions
ResQTRACE – Insecure Spaces Turkey (README)
ResQTRACE is a geo–citizen science project mapping insecure public spaces across Turkey during disasters or crisis situations. The form collects only environmental risks (poor lighting, damaged roads, blocked routes, unsafe structures), ensuring safe and anonymous participation.
Purpose
To crowdsource GPS-based observations of insecure areas to support community safety, disaster planning, and humanitarian response.
Ethics
No personal data collected. No identifiable faces or individuals in the photos. Participation is anonymous and voluntary.
Data Collected
GPS location
Type of insecure space
Short description
Danger level
Optional: photo, time, suggested improvements
How We Created the Form
Defined safe, non-sensitive environmental categories
Created fields in Epicollect5 (GPS, text, photo, dropdowns, radio buttons)
Applied strict anonymity rules
Published the project at:
https://five.epicollect.net/project/resqtrace
How to Contribute
Install Epicollect5 (Android/iOS).
Search for RESQTRACE – Insecure Spaces Turkey.
Tap Add Entry and record an insecure place.
Upload when online.
Contact
Project Lead: Trambak Bhattacharya, MSc GEO – Disaster Resilience
License: CC BY-NC 4.0