Change log

Major Release - Turva Public Beta Launch

We're excited to announce the public launch of Turva, Nigeria's first crowd-sourced safety alert platform!

New Features

• Real-time Safety Alerts: Instant notifications for emergencies, robberies, floods, fires, and other safety concerns across Nigeria
• Community Verification: Upvote and downvote system for community-driven alert validation
• Location-based Alerts: Receive notifications based on your proximity to incidents
• Multi-category Support: Comprehensive alert types including armed robbery, fuel scarcity, market fires, natural disasters, and more
• Rate Limiting Protection: Smart limits to prevent spam while allowing legitimate emergency reporting
• User History Tracking: Monitor your alert submission history and community engagement

Platform Features

• Web Application: Full-featured platform available at app.turva.co
• Mobile-responsive Design: Optimized for both desktop and mobile use
• Community Engagement: Comment system for sharing updates and additional information
• Alert Monitoring: Automated system for tracking alert validity and status updates

Beta Program

• Open Access: Platform is now available for public use
• Bug Reports: Submit issues and feedback at turva.userjot.com
• Dedicated Support: Engineering team actively monitoring and improving the platform
• Community Building: Help us create a safer Nigeria through crowd-sourced safety information

Getting Started

1. Visit turva.co to learn about the platform
2. Start using the app at app.turva.co
3. Report incidents in your area to help your community stay safe
4. Engage with alerts by voting and commenting to improve accuracy

Rate Limits

• Production Environment: 2 alerts per hour, 3 per day, 10 per month
• Designed to prevent spam while allowing genuine emergency reporting

Support: Contact our team at [email protected] for assistance Feedback: Share suggestions at https://turva.userjot.com