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Wildfire hazard maps are a foundational input to risk assessment, but they are often misunderstood or applied outside their intended context. While these maps characterize relative hazard based on fuels, terrain, weather exposure, and historical fire behavior, their role in decision-making depends heavily on how “risk” is being defined and used.

Please join Kevin Vogler and Daniel Russell (Filsinger Energy Partners) as they discuss the Texas Wildfire Risk Explorer and explain how different users can appropriately interpret and apply its outputs. The webinar will highlight key considerations for using the tool effectively, along with important limitations to keep in mind.

Topics will include:
· Distinctions between wildfire hazard, risk, and consequence mapping
· Appropriate use cases and limitations of wildfire hazard maps
· How the Texas Wildfire Risk Explorer supports different decision contexts
· Best practices for aligning map outputs with utility planning and risk communication

This webinar is intended for utility risk managers, planners, vegetation management professionals, analysts, and others working at the intersection of infrastructure resilience and decision science.