To empower individuals and communities living in wildfire-prone regions to face danger with preparedness and courage. Through an interactive, gamified simulation, this tool offers more than information—it provides experience. It challenges users to make decisions under pressure, simulating realistic wildfire evacuation scenarios. Our goal is to deepen safety awareness, sharpen responses, and inspire better planning before crisis strikes.

Wildfires are no longer rare; they are growing fiercer and more frequent—especially in places like California’s hills and mountains. Because of the speed this threat moves, traditional tools like Google Maps cannot capture the chaos of fire’s path, blocked roads, or unexpected escape routes. Residents may become trapped due to poor planning or panic, especially on narrow mountain roads.

Additionally, evacuation drills are logistically difficult, costly, and often inaccessible to the general public. There is a significant gap between knowing what to do on paper, and doing it when everything is on the line.

This project bridges that gap by creating a simulation that mimics real terrain using GIS data, fire behavior, and road conditions. It uses drone pathfinding logic and real-world data to visualize multiple escape routes, including off-road options. By allowing users to virtually practice evacuation under pressure, it promotes proactive thinking and safety education.

Beyond individual learning, this tool can assist emergency planners, schools, and local governments in designing better response strategies. This project highlights how drones, AI, and simulations can be combined for public good—making it a strong example of technology-driven social impact.