This summer, Spain experienced one of the most devastating wildfire seasons in recent years, with thousands of hectares burned. These fires have not only damaged the environment, but they’ve also impacted local communities and biodiversity. In the face of this reality, it is essential to adopt preventive measures and leverage geospatial technology and tools that enable us to anticipate and respond more effectively to such disasters.
The urgency to address this issue has never been greater. Preventing wildfires requires a combination of community education, forest management and advanced technology to monitor, predict and mitigate risks. This is where innovative solutions, such as those offered by Hexagon, come into play.
Hexagon geospatial technology: Key ally in fire management
Hexagon provides advanced tools that are transforming the way wildfires are managed. Solutions like ERDAS IMAGINE, Luciad and M.App Enterprise offer cutting-edge capabilities for integrating and visualizing real-time data, enabling authorities and emergency teams to make quick and informed decisions. These technologies are pivotal in monitoring vulnerable areas, predicting fire behavior through simulations and coordinating resources efficiently.
Additionally, ERDAS IMAGINE and GeoMedia enable the analysis of satellite imagery and geospatial data to identify high-risk areas, assess post-fire damage and plan preventive measures such as creating firebreaks or clearing flammable vegetation. These geospatial technology capabilities not only improve emergency response but also strengthen prevention strategies, reducing the impact of future fires.
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In fast-moving wildfire scenarios, situational awareness is everything. Hexagon’s next-generation public safety platform equips fire agencies with the firefighting technology tools to meet these demands head-on. From precise response planning and real-time unit recommendations to mobile field solutions and seamless multiagency integration, the platform helps ensure the right teams and equipment are dispatched quickly and efficiently.
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Begoña (Bego) Verdejo Herreras is a senior business development engineer for Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division. With more than 33 years of experience, Bego is an expert in geospatial technologies, from GIS to remote sensing and photogrammetry. She is also heavily involved in geospatial education, mentoring university students in Spain. Bego holds a degree in geodesy and cartography from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.
