💬 A.Iert (Disaster Aid Chatbot)

Overview

A.Iert (pronunced uh-lurt) is an AI-powered chatbot that provides real-time disaster alerts and safety information, specifically designed to help rural communities prepare for natural disasters like floods.

Features

• 🌍 Live Weather Alerts – Fetches real-time disaster updates from the National Weather Service.
• 🤖 AI Chatbot – Provides safety recommendations and emergency preparedness tips.
• 📍 Location-Based Alerts – Users can select their state to receive relevant warnings.
• ⚡ Fast & Lightweight – Built with Streamlit for easy deployment and accessibility.

How to Run Locally

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/disaster-aid-chatbot.git
cd disaster-aid-chatbot

2. Set Up a Virtual Environment (Optional, but Recommended)

python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows use: venv\Scripts\activate

3. Install Dependencies

pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Set Up API Keys

Create a .streamlit/secrets.toml file and add:

COHERE_API_KEY="your-cohere-api-key"

5. Run the Application

streamlit run app.py

6. Deployment

To deploy on Streamlit Cloud, push your changes to GitHub and link the repository to Streamlit Cloud.

Contributing Feel free to fork this project and submit pull requests with improvements!