AI Technology Advances Wildfire Resiliency

The City of Palo Alto is proud to be a part of the largest Bay Area AI wildfire sensor technology installation supporting early detection of wildland fire and providing real time alerts to responders.

Palo Alto Fire Department and Office of Emergency Services, Santa Clara County FireSafe Council, and Woodside Fire Protection District, collaborated with Stanford University, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate, and N5 Sensors to bring the latest in artificial intelligence (AI) based wildfire smoke sensing technology to areas of Palo Alto, Stanford, Woodside and Portola Valley, and unincorporated regions of San Mateo County.

Enhancing wildfire safety and resilience in the community is an important priority. These new devices can accurately detect potential wildfires at an early stage, providing critical time for first responders to intervene by utilizing ground-based sensors and cloud-based AI algorithms.

As wildfires continue to be a threat to California communities and communities across the nation, these sensors will play an integral role in early detection and prevention. The recent sensor installation helps to advance two of four of the City Council 2024 Priorities including Climate Change & Natural Environment - Protection & Adaptation and Community Health, Safety, Wellness & Belonging.

To learn more about this regional effort, visit the project page.

In an emergency, stay informed and receive updates. To learn more visit cityofpaloalto.org/connect.

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