NOAL & Dror Israel | 2024

Emergency Response
System

A real-time system for managing and responding to emergency situations

Project Overview

Noal and Dror Israel are two organizations with hundreds of activities across the country.
The security team managing emergency cases — from minor injuries to serious incidents.
Previously handled through an old pager system and then via scattered WhatsApp messages.

This system transforms fragmented, real-time communication into a structured, trackable workflow that serves both movement members reporting cases and security managers overseeing them.

Project Team

Product Designer (myself)
Client – Security Managers from both movements
External development team – Product Manager and Full-stack developer
Timeline – 3 months (2024)

The Problem

Emergency communication in the organization was previously handled through a centralized pager system, where all security managers received alerts simultaneously.
As this system closed, no clear replacement was established. Reports began arriving through fragmented channels such as phone calls and WhatsApp messages, creating confusion for both members and security managers.
Members often didn’t know who to contact in urgent situations, while managers struggled to maintain visibility, track incidents, and coordinate response across multiple ongoing cases.

No clear entry point

Members had no single, obvious way to report emergencies, leading to confusion and delays

Lack of centralized visibility

Security managers had no overview of active cases or historical data, making it impossible to track patterns or prepare reports

Coordination breakdown

No way to coordinate follow-ups or ensure proper case closure

Two sides of the system

Reporter

Any movement member who encounters an emergency situation and needs to report it to the security team

Needs:

  • Simple, clear reporting flow
  • Minimal effort during stressful moments
  • Confirmation that the case was received
  • Updates on case status

"I need to know someone is handling this"

Security Managers

Professional security staff responsible for handling all emergency cases across the organization

Needs:

  • Clear overview of all active cases
  • Ability to track case progress
  • Historical data and reporting
  • Quick access to critical information

"I need to see everything at a glance"

Shaping the system

My approach focused on transforming fragmented, real-time communication into structured workflow.

Designing for clarity under pressure

Each feature was designed to reduce friction and provide instant clarity during critical moments

Universal Entry Point

WhatsApp bot interface

Members report cases through a simple WhatsApp conversation. No app to download, no login required — just message a familiar number and answer a few guided questions.

Automated Processing

Instant case creation

The bot automatically creates a structured case from the conversation, extracting key details like location, severity, and incident type. Security managers see new cases appear in real-time.

Command Center

Centralized overview

Security managers see all active cases at a glance, with clear visual indicators for severity, status, and time elapsed. Quick filters and search make it easy to find specific cases.

Live Updates

Real-time notifications

Both reporters and managers receive instant updates as case status changes. Members know their case is being handled, while managers stay coordinated across the team.

Full Lifecycle

Case tracking & closure

Managers can add notes, update status, assign team members, and formally close cases. Historical data remains accessible for reporting and analysis.

Impact

Measurable improvements across operations, reliability, and team collaboration

Created a clear, centralized view of all ongoing emergency cases

Replaced fragmented communication with a structured workflow

Enabled faster and more confident decision-making under pressure

Improved data consistency and reduced missing or unclear information

Minimized duplicate handling of incidents

Strengthened coordination across the security team

Reflection

This project reinforced the importance of designing for context. Emergency response isn’t about impressive animations or complex interfaces — it’s about reliability, clarity, and speed when every second matters.
Working closely with security managers taught me to prioritize functional needs over aesthetic preferences. The WhatsApp entry point, while not “designed” in a traditional sense, was the right solution because it met users exactly where they already were.
The experience highlighted how good design often means invisible design — systems that work so smoothly that users barely notice the interface, only the outcome.