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Silent Assistance for Emergencies (SAFE): A Mobile-Based Emergency Reporting Application for the Deaf and Mute Community

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  • Rafael Tadefa Birog

    (Pangasinan State University – Alaminos City Campus)

  • Julie Viray Calero

    (Pangasinan State University – Alaminos City Campus)

  • Sophia Angela Go Cuyno

    (Pangasinan State University – Alaminos City Campus)

  • Christian Paul O. Cruz

    (Pangasinan State University – Alaminos City Campus)

  • Jiroh Henry Po Laguisma

    (Pangasinan State University – Alaminos City Campus)

Abstract

This paper is about the development of SAFE, which stands for Silent Assistance for Emergencies. The SAFE system is a mobile-based emergency reporting system. It is designed to help the mute community in Alaminos City. Most emergency services need people to talk to them. This makes it hard for people who are deaf and mute to get help when they need it. The city is increasingly utilizing technology for its public services. This technology can really help make things more accessible and safer for everyone, the deaf and mute community, by using SAFE, the mobile-based emergency reporting system. The development of the SAFE application provides users with one-tap emergency buttons, GPS-based location sharing, and visual alerts for silent reporting. This study employed a developmental research approach using the Rapid Application Development (RAD) model to create a working mobile application suitable for emergency reporting. The evaluation results show that the system achieved an Excellent rating in terms of functionality, usability, reliability, and performance, indicating that SAFE is an effective and accessible emergency reporting tool for the deaf and mute community.

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  • Rafael Tadefa Birog & Julie Viray Calero & Sophia Angela Go Cuyno & Christian Paul O. Cruz & Jiroh Henry Po Laguisma, 2026. "Silent Assistance for Emergencies (SAFE): A Mobile-Based Emergency Reporting Application for the Deaf and Mute Community," International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science, International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science (IJLTEMAS), vol. 15(4), pages 39-44, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjb:journl:v:15:y:2026:i:4:p:39-44
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