WIRE

Weather-induced risk assessment for care institutions

Meteorological data processed and analysed to promote the safety of vulnerable populations. Eight evidence-based hazard modules provide institutional decision-makers with actionable risk intelligence.

Key Use Cases

Comprehensive meteorological risk intelligence designed for institutions with a duty of care

Elderly Care Facilities

Helping staff assess risks for taking elderly residents off site and how to prepare residents for different weather scenarios (e.g., welfare check frequency, planning excursions, central heating schedules).

Schools

Aiding teachers in deciding whether outdoor activities are appropriate for children and when to take precautions (e.g., gritting, suncream, warm clothes).

Hospitals and Emergency Departments

Preparing for surges in A&E visits (asthma attacks, slips and falls, heat exposure) as well as wider disruption to hospital services (e.g., ambulance delays from adverse road conditions).

How It Works

Three simple steps to evidence-based hazard assessment

1

Search Location

Enter your facility's location using the global search. Supports cities, postcodes, and coordinates worldwide.

2

View Risk Assessment

Instantly see current conditions across all eight hazard modules with 1-5 risk scores and specific recommendations.

3

Plan Ahead

Check the 5-day forecast with 3-hour granularity to schedule activities, plan staffing, and ensure resident safety.

Capabilities

Comprehensive meteorological risk intelligence designed for institutions with a duty of care

Academic Foundation

Eight hazard modules, with analysis driven by cited academic and industry research including: NOAA Heat Index, EPA AQI, UK Met Office methodologies.

Vulnerable Population Calibration

Risk thresholds specifically designed for groups such as elderly residents, young children, and medically vulnerable individuals in institutional care.

Global Scope

120-hour global forecast capability. Real-time monitoring and predictive risk assessment worldwide.

Monitored Hazards

Each module employs established meteorological methodologies with academic validation

Heat Stress

NOAA Heat Index

Cold Exposure

Wind Chill Index

Respiratory Risk

EPA AQI Standards

Slip/Fall Risk

Surface Temperature Analysis

Storm Risk

Composite Weather Assessment

Flood Risk

Precipitation Accumulation

Dehydration Risk

Geriatric Risk Model

Travel Risk

Visibility Safety Index

Institutional Applications

Designed for decision-makers with vulnerable population safety responsibilities

Care Homes & Nursing Facilities

Manage measures to protect elderly residents from cold exposure, heat stress and fall risks. Advance planning for routine check-ins, facility operations and outdoor activity scheduling.

Hospitals & Medical Centers

Patient transport safety, facility management, and operational planning.

Nurseries & Childcare

Care for young children during outdoor activities. Data-driven decisions for play schedules and weather-dependent programming.

Local Government & Emergency Services

Coordinate care facility support during adverse weather. Resource allocation, preventive action and mitigation planning.

Technical Implementation

Data Sources

  • • OpenWeather Current Weather API
  • • 5-Day Forecast API (120-hour coverage)
  • • Air Quality API (PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3)
  • • Geocoding API (global location search)

Technology Stack

  • • Next.js 14 frontend with TypeScript
  • • FastAPI backend with Python 3.11
  • • Github & Vercel for both frontend and stateless backend deployment