Wildfire evacuation

Question 1

Is wildfires just a bad thing?

Answer 1

No it can be a natural and essential part of the ecological ecosystem

Question 2

Name the different ways a wildfire can spread

Answer 2

Directly flame
Radiant heat
Sparks/embers
Uphill
Dense continuous forests

Question 3

What is Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI)?

Answer 3

Where structures and human development meet undeveloped wildland

Question 4

What are some of the difference with a wildfire compared to a building fire?

Answer 4

Larger area
Can take days
Longterm impact on the environment, collective medical & psychological health, economy, politics
Involve huge populations

Question 5

Name some different ways of wildfire evacuation

Answer 5

Mandatory
Recommended
Voluntary

Question 6

What are some things to consider during a wildfire?

Answer 6

People respond differently to authorities policies
Consider the cascading incidents and the traffic-situation
Occupant factors
Environmental factors