Level of Concern Index

Flagler County, Level of Concern

The Level of Concern Index is calculated as the Wildland Fire Susceptibility Index times the Fire Effects Index . The WFSI is a value between 0 and 1. The Fire Effects Index is a value between 0 and 100. Hence, the LOC is a value between 0 and 100.

The output values were assigned to nine LOC categories ranging from low concern to high concern. The LOC output can be used to prioritize areas for further analysis. An example LOC map for Flagler County in Florida is shown in the figure on the right.

The LOC results can be used to complete a more detailed analysis at the local level and communicate wildland fire management concerns.

The LOC results can be used to:

• Identify areas where mitigation options may be of value
• Allow agencies to work together and better define priorities
• Develop a refined analysis of a complex landscape and fire situations using GIS
• Increase communication with local residents to address community priorities and needs