Fire Site
An app that notifies users of nearby active wildfires and offers updates for the wildfire situation. It consolidates important information people need in the event of wildfire disasters.
Application Functions
• Notify users of active wildfires in the nearby area of up to 100-mile radius
• Provide updates on the wildfire (evacuation warnings, fire proximity, fire containment, etc.)
• Emergency checklist with recommendations for basic needs and customizable items
• Suggest nearby shelters, relief/response centers, and allow users to offer assistance
Goals
• Offer preparedness
• Consolidate wildfire information in one area
• Build community
• Provide a practical and useful app
Target
The initial user target group would be the general population, but mainly focused on people who live infire-prone areas. It can also be useful for people who have relatives or friends that live in fire-prone areas,want to be prepared for possible fires, or offer relief for people affected by fires.
It will be the most useful for people who lives in the proximity of an active fire so that they can figure out the necessary plans in thecase that an evacuation is needed. They will need to know if an active fire is heading their way, what valuables and important belongings they need to gather from their home, evacuation warnings, where they can go, andwhen reentry is possible.
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