NIST Updates Critical Wildfire Evacuation and Sheltering Guidance

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Dear All,

Planning ahead for evacuation and shelter is one of the most effective ways to save lives during a wildfire disaster.
NIST’s ESCAPE report is the first comprehensive guide for how to address no-notice wildfire evacuations at the community level.
The latest version of the report makes improvements based on community feedback and research on recent wildfires.

https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2025/04/nist-updates-critical-wildfire-evacuation-and-shelteri...

Questions for Discussion:

NIST recently updated its ESCAPE guidance for wildfire evacuation and sheltering. The key changes are updates to guidance about temporary refuge areas, sudden fires, and decision zones. How can emerging technologies help improve the effectiveness of these updated guidelines in real-world scenarios?

Sudden fires pose a significant challenge in wildfire management. How can technology help improve rapid detection and response to these events, as highlighted in the updated NIST guidance?

Your input is highly valued! All perspectives welcome!