Visualizations like interactive maps, 3D videos, and virtual reality simulations are becoming popular tools for communicating with public and professional audiences about wildfire behavior and risk. Sharing information as visualizations requires careful consideration of how content might affect those who view it, particularly during and after wildfire events when the likelihood of causing or exacerbating impacts to mental health and wellbeing are higher.
This fact sheet provides five key considerations for sharing visualizations in appropriate and beneficial ways to support wildfire communication.