Abstract
Using ArcGIS to Quantify Wildfire Risk in the Southern United States Track: EMS/Fire Author(s): Tom Spencer, David Buckley, Rick Jones The Southern Group of State Foresters have embarked on a wildfire risk assessment for the 13 southern states that will quantify wildfire risk. Fire managers in the South face a complex problem that is compounded by increasing fire intensities due to accumulation of fuels, continued residential growth into wildfire-prone areas, and increasing firefighting costs. The Southern Wildfire Risk Assessment allows each state to prioritize those areas where tactical analyses and community interaction or treatments might be necessary to reduce fuels and risk. A key component of the assessment is the development of the Southern Fire Risk Assessment System. SFRAS is a custom ArcGIS application that provides state fire professionals with tools to review results, conduct analysis of potential mitigation measures, and evaluate communities at risk. This paper will review SFRAS design, development, and implementation issues with a focus on lessons learned and achievements. A demonstration will be provided. Tom Spencer Texas Forest Service 301 Tarrow Suite 364 College Station , TX 77840-7896 US Phone: 979-458-7331 E-mail: tspencer@tfs.tamu.edu David Buckley Sanborn 2000 S. College Avenue Ft. Collins , CO 80525 US Phone: 970-490-5900 Fax: 970-490-2300 E-mail: dbuckley@sanborn.com Rick Jones Sanborn 421 SW Sixth Avenue Suite 850 Portland , OR 97204 US Phone: 503-228-8708 Fax: 503-228-8751 E-mail: rjones@sanborn.com |
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