LUND,
Sweden, July 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wildfires
pose a significant challenge to travel and can be associated with
substantial health risks for travelers. Experts predict that
wildfires' frequency and intensity will increase dramatically in
2024. The free "Wildfire Informer" provides a comprehensive
overview of the global wildfire situation, categorized by the
economic regions of EMEA, AMER, and APAC.
Safeture, a leading platform for professional people risk
management, has published the report in collaboration with
Riskline, a renowned travel risk analysis company.
Europe witnessed a dramatic
increase in burned areas in 2023, with unprecedented fires in
February and March. Fires were mapped in 24 of the 27 EU states
(all except Luxembourg,
Malta, and Slovakia). In Greece, at least 28 people lost their lives,
and several holiday resorts on the island of Rhodes had to be
evacuated by sea.
Data for the first quarter of 2024 indicate that the number of
fires is expected to double this year. This increase is largely
attributed to prolonged drought periods, unusually high
temperatures, and the effects of climate change. Areas
traditionally not prone to fires are now increasingly affected by
wildfires.
The unpredictability of wildfire speed and spread due to
fluctuating winds and dryness can quickly become a life-threatening
hazard. The Safeture and Riskline wildfire report offers travelers
valuable tips on minimizing risks.
Before the trip:
- Obtain travel insurance that covers cancellations due to
natural disasters.
- Pack a high-performance mobile phone with good reception and a
power bank.
- Download apps that provide real-time information on wildfires,
evacuation routes, and safety tips.
On-site:
- Monitor weather forecasts and follow local media.
- Ensure your accommodation is equipped with smoke
detectors.
- Pack a backpack with essential items (water, food, medications,
documents, first aid kit, etc.).
At the first signs of
wildfires:
- Observe the direction of the smoke plume and move in the
opposite direction.
- If the atmosphere takes on a yellow-orange to reddish hue,
leave the area immediately.
- Note that white smoke indicates fast-burning materials like
grass, while dark smoke signifies longer-lasting fires from dense
brush or wood.
- Remember that fires spread more quickly uphill than
downhill
Safeture and Riskline emphasize the importance of being
well-prepared and staying informed to ensure safety during travel
in wildfire-prone areas.
For more information, contact CMO Jonas Brorson at
jonas.brorson@safeture.com
About Safeture AB
Safeture (founded in 2009) is a Software as a Service (SaaS)
company based in Sweden. The
company offers a complete platform designed to handle safety and
risks for people, wherever they are. Through world-leading
technology and innovative solutions, Safeture helps risk
management- and assistance providers secure their clients, global
companies, and organizations to protect what matters most - their
people. The Safeture share is listed on NASDAQ First North Growth
Market Stockholm (ticker: SFTR). Redeye is the Certified Adviser.
For more information, visit www.safeture.com
About Riskline
Riskline is a Danish content provider and one of the world's
leading companies in travel risk analysis. Supported by AI,
professional analysts process over 100,000 data sources to deliver
timely and accurate risk assessments. Riskline has been
collaborating with Safeture since October
2022. For more information, visit www.riskline.com
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