California Researchers Develop Board Game to Teach Wildfire Safety. Can It Save Lives?
California Researchers Develop Board Game to Teach Wildfire Safety. Can It Save Lives?
California Researchers Develop Board Game to Teach Wildfire Safety. Can It Save Lives?
By Katherine Monahan
June 11, 2024
Summary
"On Sunday in Tomales, residents and firefighters played “Tomales Resilience,” a board game designed to simulate wildfire evacuation. The game, developed by UC Davis and funded by the National Science Foundation, helps players experience evacuation scenarios and prepare for real-life emergencies. Participants, using game pieces representing their transportation, navigated simulated challenges like blocked roads and additional fires. The game aims to enhance community preparedness by exploring real-life factors affecting evacuation. Feedback from the game has led residents to consider improvements such as better communication and planning. The project hopes to expand to other communities facing wildfire threats."
Reference
Monahan, K. (2024, June 11). California researchers develop board game to teach wildfire safety. Can it save lives? KQED. https://www.kqed.org/science/1993259/california-researchers-develop-board-game-to-teach-wildfire-safety-can-it-save-lives