Catalytica 🔥

A real-time wildfire monitoring and resource allocation platform that provides critical data and AI-powered recommendations for emergency response.

Features

Real-Time Fire Monitoring

• Live heatmap visualization of active fires across the United States
• Detailed fire severity tracking using NASA FIRMS data
• Custom fire reporting system for community input

Environmental Data

• Current weather conditions
• Wind speed and direction
• Humidity levels
• Temperature tracking

Population Impact Analysis

• Region-specific population data
• Affected area calculations
• Geographic targeting within a 15 mile radius
• County/region identification

AI-Powered Recommendations

• Dynamic safety recommendations based on:
  • Fire severity
  • Weather conditions
  • Population density
  • Active fire count
  • Geographic location

Interactive Dashboard

• Fire severity speedometer
• Active fire counter
• Population impact metrics
• Regional weather data
• Severity classification table

Tech Stack

• React + TypeScript
• Firebase (Firestore, Cloud Functions)
• NASA FIRMS API
• OpenCage Geocoding
• Google Gemini AI
• Leaflet Maps
• TailwindCSS

Getting Started

test test

1. Clone the repository
2. Install dependencies:

cd frontend
npm install

3. Set up environment variables in .env
4. Run the development server:

npm run dev

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.