Problem Core

• If air quality in an area is changed, the user has no way of knowing if they're affected
  • The current site has some UI and accessibility issues including errors in the user profile and issues with the map overlay
• If the user has to evacuate, lack of advance notice causes him/her to forget critical items
• Traffic can become an issue surrounding wildfire areas
• Inability to predict fire direction

Problem Side Effects

• Frustrating to use certain aspects of the application and problems that may occur that might confuse a casual user
• Potential health hazards with air contaminated with smoke
• Getting stuck in traffic could be dangerous within a wildfire area
• In the event of an evacuation, lack of advanced notice could cause users to forget critical items
• Inability to predict fire direction can lead to loss of life

Objectives

• Address current issues with user interface and fix mobile and tablet accessibility
• Enable users to create quick and easy-to-access "Emergency Response/Preparedness" checklists that help them remember critical items and steps in the event of an evacuation
• Allow users to see air quality changes in areas close to wildfires
• Allow users to see traffic information in areas surrounding wildfires and possibly allow them to route around dangerous areas
• Fire prediction capabilities