UTILITY RISK MITIGATION > During a Wildfire

During a Wildfire

Chloeta supports utility companies with real-time wildfire intelligence, field coordination, and infrastructure protection to ensure rapid, informed decision-making during active wildfire events. By integrating expert analysis with advanced GIS, weather forecasting, and fire modeling, we deliver situational awareness and targeted response strategies that protect assets and maintain operational continuity. From PSPS execution and grid management to crew deployment and fire-retardant application, Chloeta empowers utilities to act decisively and quickly. 

Risk Assessment & GIS Support 

Chloeta delivers quantitative, predictive asset management and grid hardening solutions that integrate climate change modeling, expert wildland fire science, and advanced GIS and geospatial support to help mitigate wildfire risk, strengthen infrastructure resilience, and better prepare utilities for future threats. Chloeta’s comprehensive approach includes detailed analysis of ignition risk, potential hazards, terrain, vegetation, weather conditions, and historical fire data, ensuring customers have a clear picture of the risks to their assets.

Through precise GIS mapping, staff identify high-risk zones and model wildfire spread, providing actionable insights for mitigation and prevention strategies. Chloeta also offers Hazardous Fire Area (HFA) delineation services to pinpoint zones with elevated wildfire ignition and spread risk using historical fire data and weather modeling. These risk assessments empower utility companies to make informed decisions, optimize resource allocation, and prioritize wildfire preparedness efforts. By leveraging the power of geospatial data, we enable customers to visualize and assess wildfire risks across their entire service area, driving more effective and targeted solutions. 

Wildfire Situation Monitoring & Forecasting 

Chloeta delivers comprehensive wildfire risk intelligence and asset operability insights through a combination of expert human analysis and advanced technology including:  

  • Wildfire situation monitoring 

  • Daily situational awareness updates 

  • Fire potential index reporting 

  • Operability assessments to review overhead power transmission assets during high wind events 

  • Real-time fire weather forecasting 

  • Advanced wildfire consequence modeling 

  • Operability assessments to review overhead power transmission assets during heightened periods of fire activity

Unlike firms reliant on static platforms or delayed data streams, Chloeta fuses live, on-the-ground intelligence from seasoned fire operations experts with dynamic analytics and customizable forecasting tools tailored specifically to each customer’s risk profile.

This human-plus-tech approach delivers unmatched situational awareness and decision-making agility, enabling utilities to proactively mitigate wildfire risk, protect infrastructure, and meet regulatory expectations with confidence. In an era where precision and responsiveness are critical, Chloeta stands apart by delivering actionable insights based on expert human analysis, not just data. 

Grid Operations & System Management  

Chloeta consultants support utility customers with grid operations and system management services that enhance wildfire resilience by integrating real-time fire intelligence with grid monitoring and control strategies. Our experts help utilities assess fire-related threats to transmission and distribution systems, optimize load shedding plans, and coordinate system hardening efforts in high-risk areas.

During extreme fire weather, Chloeta provides live fire spread analysis and infrastructure risk overlays to assist utilities in making timely decisions on circuit de-energization and safe system re-energization, reducing both outage impact and wildfire ignition risk. 

Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) 

Chloeta partners with utility companies to provide comprehensive support for Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) initiatives, helping to reduce wildfire risks during high-threat conditions. Our team utilizes real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and advanced situational awareness to identify areas most at risk, enabling utilities to make informed, data-driven decisions about power shutoffs. This proactive approach ensures critical infrastructure is safeguarded, and wildfire exposure is minimized.

We work closely with utilities to ensure smooth execution of PSPS plans, balancing safety with operational efficiency. By offering continuous communication and tailored strategies, we help navigate the complexities of power shutoffs while minimizing disruption to communities. Chloeta’s support empowers effective response to wildfire threats, protects public safety, and enhances overall resilience. 

Resource Allocation Strategies 

Chloeta supports utility customers in resource allocation strategies by leveraging real-time wildfire intelligence and operational expertise to position crews where they’re needed most, before, during, and after wildfire events.

During high-risk fire weather, Chloeta coordinates with utility emergency managers to pre-stage vegetation management and line inspection crews in zones identified through live fire behavior modeling as most vulnerable to ignition and spread.

When wildfires occur, Chloeta provides fire incident coordination and response, as well as real time situational updates, enabling utilities to dynamically reassign repair crews, expedite power restoration, and reduce the duration of Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS).

This proactive allocation of field resources ensures faster response, improved safety, and minimal disruption for customers. 

Utility Pole & Infrastructure Protection 

Chloeta provides qualified wildland fire mitigation personnel and equipment to evaluate assets at risk during a wildfire event and apply loss prevention measures such as removing flammable vegetation from the base of utility poles and infrastructure as well as applying fire retardant and gels to poles and other infrastructure.

Fire retardants and gels can form a protective barrier that slows the spread of fire, providing valuable time for containment and reducing the impact on critical assets such as power poles, transmission lines, and surrounding vegetation. With prioritization on safety and coordination with local fire authorities, Chloeta has demonstrated expertise in operating in active wildfire areas.