Open SAR-COP
AI-generated common operating picture for disasters
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What is Open SAR-COP?
Open SAR-COP is an open-source, AI-powered platform that rapidly transforms fragmented public information from disasters into interactive Common Operating Picture (COP) dashboards within 72 hours. It uses AI to search official reports and media, assembles standardized incident data with full attribution, and generates single-file HTML dashboards for emergency response coordination.
Open SAR-COP pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Open SAR-COP pros
- AI-driven automation generates COPs in minutes without manual dashboard building
- Privacy-first design—zero PII, uses only publicly reported information
- Portable delivery—single HTML file, no server required, can be self-hosted anywhere
- Data integrity enforced—every metric includes timestamp and attribution, preventing unsourced data
- Open-source and bilingual (English/Chinese)
Open SAR-COP cons
- Accuracy limited to publicly available sources—may miss critical non-public information or real-time operational data
- Requires AI training and manual incident repo setup per disaster event
- No mention of commercial support, SLAs, or production guarantees
Frequently asked questions about Open SAR-COP
Does Open SAR-COP collect personal information about victims?
No. It explicitly follows a zero-PII principle—only publicly reported casualty and damage figures are compiled, with no collection or storage of victim identities or missing persons' personal data.
Can I self-host or run Open SAR-COP offline?
Yes. The generated COP is a single HTML file with zero dependencies—you can double-click to open it locally or host it on any static hosting platform without a server.
What sources does Open SAR-COP use to assemble incident data?
It searches official government bulletins, national media outlets, and wire service reports for casualty counts, damage reports, active rescue forces, and key incident locations.