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Empowering Utilities with Critical Wildfire Risk Visibility

January 22, 2025

Vantage Point Solutions & Utility Resource Collaborative Announce Partnership with Tempest

Across the country, our hearts go out to the many individuals, families, and businesses impacted by the devastating wildfires in Southern California. The loss and challenges faced by these communities underscore the importance of wildfire mitigation and enhanced safety measures. As consulting engineers in this industry, this is a critical responsibility.

Together with wholly-owned subsidiary Utility Resource Collaborative (URC), Vantage Point is committed to empowering electric utilities with proactive tools to protect their communities. That’s why we are proud to announce our partnership with Tempest, the leader in weather technology. The Daily Situational Awareness Tool (DSAT), part of the TempestOne Ops Console, empowers electric utilities with critical weather and wildfire risk insights.

Why DSAT

DSAT provides a comprehensive, easy-to-use platform for wildfire mitigation, combining advanced data and proprietary algorithms tailored to each utility’s service area. Key features include:

  • 6-day wildfire risk analysis for clear, actionable planning. 
  • Real-time surface weather data, radar, and lightning detection for immediate awareness. 
  • Custom wildfire risk algorithms that provide territory-specific insights. 
  • Alerts for red-flag warnings and high-wind events to stay ahead of changing conditions.

When combined with a network of TempestOne Weather Systems, utilities gain hyper-local weather data at critical sites and AI-enhanced forecasts for precise, informed decision-making.

Supporting Safer Communities

As events like the Southern California wildfires continue to challenge our communities, we believe in the power of collaboration and innovation to protect those you serve. By providing utilities with tools like DSAT, we aim to enhance visibility, empower informed decisions, and ultimately, help safeguard lives and infrastructure. 

Connect with us today to explore the benefits of this partnership. Together, we can build safer, more resilient communities.