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First: As I stated above, the data was not accurate. At all. These fires had moved miles before Google caught up days later. Second: Google maps gave delayed,
by exabrial 5y ago
First: As I stated above, the data was not accurate. At all. These fires had moved miles before Google caught up days later.
Second: Google maps gave delayed, conflicting, or insufficient data on the closures of roads. The ONLY correct, complete, and accurate source should be the local government and counties managing the operations. By presenting itself as an authoritative source of information, they likely put more people in danger, or hampered efforts by local governments to manage road traffic for firefighter crews.
Google repeatedly tried to send us down roads that we knew were closed or could put is in danger if a traffic jam formed. It then taunted you with an incessant, repeated, useless warning that "Cameron Peaks wildfire may delay your travel" that could not be disabled.
I wouldn't exactly be touting the poorly polished turd pile that this project was. The "willingness to help" was certainly there, but explicit consent and information feeds from local governments managing the emergencies, they only stand as a distraction and it would be best if they did nothing.