County unveils new tech to help with wildfire evacuations [Video]

New tool will help authorities pinpoint exactly which neighborhoods are most at risk during an emergency.

SAN DIEGO — San Diego County leaders announced Wednesday they now have a new tool to help them more precisely evacuate neighborhoods during an emergency, including a wildfire.

Regional fire and safety officials gathered to talk about the new technology at a news conference Wednesday afternoon.

The technology was created by a Rancho Bernardo-based company called Genasys. It’s not just for wildfires, it can be used in all different kinds of emergencies.

“First responders with this platform could roll up on to a fire, and then run a Genasys provided fire model that looks into the future based on about 27 different variables,” said Richard Danforth, CEO of Genasys.

He said the variables include things like weather, the population of an area, what the buildings are made up, the street infrastructure. He said the technology …

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