Updates on our technology, investment and the emergency response tools we build — from the COVID-19 Business Support Tool to the Animal Welfare Chatbot and our $60,000 Westpac Government Innovation Fund investment in Ema.
SituateMe is a crowdsourcing platform that gives emergency managers a live picture of what is happening on the ground, faster than any traditional reporting channel. Distressed people, passers-by, pet owners and volunteers submit location-tagged updates through a simple interface, giving authorities situational awareness at hyper-scale across communities, regions and unexpected events like pandemics, bushfires and extended disasters.
The platform is intentionally designed to work in the moments that matter most, when phone lines are overloaded and official channels are stretched. Users share tips, concerns and real-time observations from a map-based view, and each report can trigger escalation to a live agent or relevant authority. Because the interface is intuitive and available across messaging platforms and languages, participation requires little more than a mobile device and an instinct to help.
Built for organisations serious about preparedness, SituateMe supports drills, response planning and day-to-day decision making. A dedicated animal welfare chatbot and welfare reporting tools extend coverage to pets and vulnerable community members, while the platform's forecasting and analytics layer helps emergency managers anticipate demand and outpace emerging needs rather than reacting after the fact.
News and updates from SituateMe track the development of these emergency response tools, from the COVID-19 Business Support Tool to the animal welfare chatbot and a government innovation fund investment in Ema. The blog also reflects on lessons from the field, including how social media channels and volunteer networks reshape response, and why crowdsourced situational awareness is a strategic asset for any organisation responsible for community safety.
Product releases, funding milestones and thinking on how crowdsourced welfare data and AI support better emergency decisions.
Many businesses are preparing to enforce social distancing in response to COVID-19, directing employees to work from home, potentially for extended periods of time. The tool supports monitoring the general health and wellness of staff working remotely for extended periods.
Employee BCP Tools
How families and schools can prepare children for emergencies, and why clear, calm information is the starting point for building confidence.
Students & Passenger Solutions
A chatbot that lets owners quickly report pets left home alone during an emergency, helping responders see the animals that need help.
Animal Welfare
SituateMe received a $60,000 investment from the Westpac Government Innovation Fund to take its virtual disaster assistant, Ema, to pilot.
Meet Ema
How crowdsourcing vital welfare information helps emergency managers make better decisions, faster.
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