Alert Tahoe

Introduction

The 2007 Angora fire not only devastated families who lost their homes, but also hurt Tahoe’s economy with an estimated cost of $160 million (not including loss of business during the fire nor the ecological impact on the environment).

AlertTahoe combines innovative technology with on the ground firefighting efforts to protect Lake Tahoe’s communities. It is a system of networked sensors designed to protect the Lake Tahoe Basin from catastrophic wildfires, earthquakes, and other natural hazards.