QR Codes in Disaster Relief: Aid Registration, Resource Distribution, and Family Reunification

1. Beneficiary Registration

A QR at a registration desk opens the beneficiary intake form on a tablet or phone. Names, needs, and location are captured quickly in a standardised format. Reduces data entry errors and duplicate registrations.

2. Aid Distribution Control

Each registered beneficiary receives a QR on a card or wristband. Aid distribution staff scan to confirm eligibility and log the item received. Prevents double distribution without paper ledgers.

3. Family Reunification

A QR links to the family tracing system: users submit information about missing family members or confirm their own location. The system matches reports between separated family members.

4. Operational Constraints

In disaster zones, mobile data may be unavailable. Run a local WiFi hotspot from a satellite connection and serve QR-linked pages from a local server if cloud access is not possible.