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A Real-Time Emergency Communication Framework Using WebSockets and the MERN Stack

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When emergencies occur, a speedy and reliable communication system is essential to expedite response efforts and save lives. Traditional alerting systems such as text messaging, panic-button apps, and REST-based platforms suffer from high latency, limited multimedia capabilities, and poor synchronisation in congested networks. This study presents a hybrid real-time emergency communication system that enables users to send instant messages, share live locations, and report by voice within a single chat interface. The system uses a modern web architecture and a persistent WebSocket channel that facilitates bidirectional communication between users and responders. This design reduces response delays and enables more contextual exchanges. The proposed model allows users to communicate through text, location, and audio within one unified session, unlike existing emergency chat solutions that rely on manual switching between typing and pasting. Under simulated conditions, the system achieved a 270 ms latency, audio readiness within 2.7 seconds, and a delivery success rate above 99%. These findings illustrate a scalable and privacy-preserving communication model suitable for real-time safety, healthcare, and disaster-response scenarios.

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Emergency Communication MERN Stack Real-Time Framework WebSocket Wireless Latency

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Journal

Journal of Computer, Software, and Program

Volume (Issue)

2(2), (2025)

Pages

34-43

Published

01-12-2025

How to Cite

Ashfi, N. R. (2025). A Real-Time Emergency Communication Framework Using WebSockets and the MERN Stack. Journal of Computer, Software, and Program, 2(2), 34-43. https://doi.org/10.69739/jcsp.v2i2.1159

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