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Your free AI wildfire intelligence assistant. Get instant, city-specific answers about wildfire risk, defensible space rules, insurance options, and fire defense systems for 32 Bay Area communities.
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City-Specific Risk Assessments
Get your city's CAL FIRE hazard zone classification, fire history, and specific risk factors like terrain, vegetation, and wind patterns.
Defensible Space Rules
Learn the specific vegetation management and defensible space requirements for your city, including local ordinances and state AB 3074 compliance.
Insurance & FAIR Plan Guidance
Understand your options when private insurers non-renew your coverage. Get city-specific FAIR Plan data and mitigation steps that may help you regain coverage.
Local Fire History
Review documented wildfires that have threatened your city, including the CZU Lightning Complex, Loma Fire, 1991 Oakland Hills firestorm, and others.
Wildfire Defense Systems
Learn how automated exterior sprinkler systems work, what they cost, and how they compare to other wildfire protection methods.
FireSafe Council Programs
Find out about free chipping services, Home Ignition Zone inspections, rebate programs, and vegetation management assistance available in your county.
Backed by Verified Data
HydroIQ is trained on verified data from official sources — not generic wildfire articles. Every answer is grounded in city-specific information so you get accurate guidance for your exact location.
Data Sources
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps (2024–2025 updates)
- County FireSafe Council program databases
- Municipal fire codes and local ordinances
- California FAIR Plan Association guidelines
- Historical wildfire incident records
- California Department of Insurance regulations
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