Methodology

Wildfire

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This dataset provides insight on the relative susceptibility to wildfire for your property’s location. With increasing temperatures and decreasing rainfall projected into the future, it is expected that areas of low susceptibility are expected to remain at the same level of susceptibility in the future, while areas of high susceptibility are expected to remain high in the future.

Why should I care about this?

With increasing temperatures and decreasing precipitation expected due to climate change, the likelihood of wildfire is expected to increase in the UK. Properties that are in close proximity to land cover types that can be considered fuel for wildfires will be considered at a higher risk than those that are closer to water bodies.

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Available Outcomes:

Suitable

The property is in an area classified with 'very low' or 'low' wildfire hazard as it is near land cover types that are less susceptible to wildfires than surrounding areas. As a result, the risk of wildfire during heatwaves is likely low or very low.

Possibly Suitable

The property is in an area classified with 'medium' or 'high' wildfire hazard as it is near land cover types that are more susceptible to wildfires than surrounding areas. As a result, the risk of wildfire during heatwaves is likely elevated.

Possibly Unsuitable

The property is in an area classified with 'very high' wildfire hazard as it is near land cover types that are more susceptible to wildfires than surrounding areas. As a result, the risk of wildfire during heatwaves is likely very high.

Data Unavailable

Wildfire data is unavailable in this area.

Action Items:

Suitable

  • Recommend to the property owner that they may want to consider their retrofitting options. For a personalised retrofit report, please visit https://martello.greenval.co.uk/
  • We recommend that you may want to consider your retrofitting options. For a personalised retrofit report, please visit https://martello.greenval.co.uk/

    • Possibly Suitable

  • Recommend to the property owner that they may want to consider their retrofitting options. For a personalised retrofit report, please visit https://martello.greenval.co.uk/
  • We recommend that you may want to consider your retrofitting options. For a personalised retrofit report, please visit https://martello.greenval.co.uk/
  • Create defensible space, trimming trees, and installing fire sprinklers. Investigate any financial assistance programs offered by local authorities for fire mitigation measures.
  • Avoid wood shake roofs and vinyl siding, which melt or ignite easily.
  • Consider features like self-closing vents, double-paned windows, and ember guards on chimneys. Consider fire regulated doors, and ensure that all fire alarms are connected and fully working.
  • Check with insurance companies about fire insurance availability.
  • Learn about the resources available from your local fire department. Do they offer fire safety inspections or educational programs for residents? Ask them how close have previous fires come to the property? How frequently have wildfires occurred? Familiarise yourself with the community's evacuation plan in case of wildfire.

    • Possibly Unsuitable

  • Recommend to the property owner that they may want to consider their retrofitting options. For a personalised retrofit report, please visit https://martello.greenval.co.uk/
  • We recommend that you may want to consider your retrofitting options. For a personalised retrofit report, please visit https://martello.greenval.co.uk/
  • Create defensible space, trimming trees, and installing fire sprinklers. Investigate any financial assistance programs offered by local authorities for fire mitigation measures.
  • Avoid wood shake roofs and vinyl siding, which melt or ignite easily.
  • Consider features like self-closing vents, double-paned windows, and ember guards on chimneys. Consider fire regulated doors, and ensure that all fire alarms are connected and fully working.
  • Check with insurance companies about fire insurance availability.
  • Learn about the resources available from your local fire department. Do they offer fire safety inspections or educational programs for residents? Ask them how close have previous fires come to the property? How frequently have wildfires occurred? Familiarise yourself with the community's evacuation plan in case of wildfire.

    • Unsuitable

  • Recommend to the property owner that they may want to consider their retrofitting options. For a personalised retrofit report, please visit https://martello.greenval.co.uk/
  • We recommend that you may want to consider your retrofitting options. For a personalised retrofit report, please visit https://martello.greenval.co.uk/