# AI tells a user to call 911 for a wildfire evacuation route, but 911 operators cannot provide real-time fire perimeters or safe routes; use official apps and alerts

- **ID:** `emergency/wildfire-911-route-info`
- **Domain:** emergency
- **Category:** life_safety
- **Error Code:** `WILDFIRE-911-ERR-001`
- **Verification:** ai_generated
- **Fix Rate:** 80%

## Root Cause

AI assumes 911 dispatchers have access to live wildfire tracking data, but 911 centers are for immediate life-threatening emergencies and coordinating responders, not for providing dynamic evacuation routing; dispatchers typically lack GIS tools or real-time fire perimeters, and relying on them can delay evacuation while users wait on hold.

## Version Compatibility

| Version | Status | Introduced | Deprecated |
|---------|--------|------------|------------|
| Watch_Duty_v2.0 | active | — | — |
| FEMA_App_v4.5 | active | — | — |
| CAL_FIRE_incidents_API | active | — | — |

## Workarounds

1. **Install Watch Duty app (iOS/Android) for real-time fire perimeters, evacuation zones, and safe routes; also check local emergency management website and sign up for Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)** (90% success)
   ```
   Install Watch Duty app (iOS/Android) for real-time fire perimeters, evacuation zones, and safe routes; also check local emergency management website and sign up for Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
   ```
2. **If no cell service, use NOAA weather radio for evacuation orders and follow pre-planned evacuation routes marked on local maps** (75% success)
   ```
   If no cell service, use NOAA weather radio for evacuation orders and follow pre-planned evacuation routes marked on local maps
   ```

## Dead Ends

- **** — Dispatcher will ask if you are in immediate danger; if not, they may direct you to local emergency management, wasting critical time (95% fail)
- **** — Unverified posts may send evacuees toward active fire fronts or closed roads (85% fail)