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Ecosystem Map

The ecosystem of the problem

People use the website research what supplies to bring with them when sheltering
People are able to use the website to learn how to create their own safety plan in case they are unable to evacuate
People are able to survive an oncoming wildfire and can wait for it to pass over them
People use the website to learn what to bring with them while evacuating incase 
People use the website to learn how to create their own protective shelter
People use the website to learn how to prepare for seeking shelter from a fire
People become trapped by wildfire while trying to evacuate
People with physical or mobility issues have difficulty evacuating

Root Cause Analysis

Contributing factors to the problem

Wildfires are becoming larger and harder to fight

Fires become to large to fight effectively
Perimeter of fire becomes to large to cover
Crews can't reach the inside of the fire
Rapid fire growth
Abundance of dry brush as fuel
Lack of controlled burns
Lack of upkeep on federal land
Fire goes unnoticed
Late response times
Poor fire spotting
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