Hello Syracuse! That's the name of the app which launched at Syracuse's Junteenth festival Saturday. Designed by the Trauma Response Team and developer Zivics, the goal is to keep Syracuse City residents in the know.

"It's designed levels of awareness in the community as it's related to violence going on," said Trauma Response Team Director Timothy Jennings-Bey. "Sometimes the trauma and the violence, it drowns out the voice of the people and we're just trying to step up to the plate let people know they have a voice."

The app serves two main purposes. First. to keep people protected by sending notifications when a crime is committed in the city.

"So families can check on their loved ones in the midst of all this chaos," Jennings-Bey said.

Second, to encourage community engagement.

"That would bring some light to some of the positive stuff happening in the community," said Zivics Owner Adam Peruta.

When you open the app that is what you'll see. Community events and festivals, and what people in your neighborhood are up to.  The app not only notifies people of time sensitive events, but it also helps connect people to supportive resources in the community.

"A lot of times after tragic events happen, people mobilize. They hold vigils, they offer support," Peruta said.

By going to the 'Give Help' tab, you can see the list of local organizations that help those who are affected by violence. If you don't want to download the app, you can still get public safety alerts through texting.

"The ultimate goal is, the second process, after citizens are aware. We will be going into that respective community to set up healing circle, to sit down with citizens to deal with the process in real time," Jennings-Bey said.