Documentation Overview
Welcome to SupplyScout documentation. This site contains guides for users, administrators, partners, and developers. Choose your documentation path below or explore the complete table of contents.
👥 End Users
Learn how to find supplies, report availability, and use premium features during disasters.
Start Here🏢 Community Organizers
Manage disaster responses, coordinate supplies, and communicate with your community.
Admin Guide🤝 Partners & Sponsors
Learn about partnership opportunities, integration options, and sponsorship programs.
Partner Guide💻 Developers
API documentation, technical integration guides, and development resources.
Developer Docs📋 Complete Table of Contents
What is SupplyScout?
SupplyScout is a community-powered mobile application that helps people locate essential supplies during emergencies and disasters. Think of it as "Waze for emergency supplies"—real-time, crowdsourced information about where to find critical items like ice, propane, gasoline, groceries, and other necessities when they're needed most.
Our Mission
We believe that during disasters, communities should have immediate access to information about supply availability. SupplyScout eliminates the uncertainty of searching multiple stores and waiting in long lines. By making supply information visible and current, we help people spend less time searching and more time preparing and recovering.
How It Works
The app displays a map of stores in your area with real-time crowdsourced information about supply availability. When someone sees ice at the grocery store, they can report it. When supplies run out, the community updates the information. This creates a living, breathing resource that reflects actual ground conditions.
Key Features
Real-Time Supply Tracking
See which stores have essential supplies right now, with emoji indicators for quick visual reference (✅ Available, ⚠️ Limited, ❌ Out of Stock).
Community-Powered Information
Everyone can contribute. See supplies at a store? Report it. Supplies are gone? Update the community. Our verification system ensures accuracy.
Disaster Alerts
Get notified when disasters occur in your area. Administrators in your region set up emergency response information and critical resources.
Preparation Tools (Premium)
Plan ahead with checklists, save your favorite stores for quick access, and get alerts when supplies become available nearby.
Who Should Use SupplyScout?
End Users: Anyone preparing for or responding to emergencies who needs to find supplies quickly.
Community Organizers: Emergency management agencies, community leaders, and disaster coordinators who help their regions prepare and respond.
Partners & Sponsors: Retailers, emergency suppliers, and organizations supporting disaster preparedness.
Getting Help
Can't find what you're looking for? Check our FAQ, contact your regional administrator, or visit our support page.