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Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)
Preparing for wildfires is everyones responsibility. During the last two years, 85 percent of the wildifres in Texas have occurred within two miles of a community - so it is quickly being understood that wildland fires are not just a problem for rural homeowners.
Texas, the eighth fastest growing state in the nation, is seeing many of its citizens moving to the Wildland Urban Interface - a place where subdivisions and businesses meet the surrounding forests and fields. With this move to the wildlands, new fire risks are being seen.
Travis County ESD #4 continues to assess the changing needs and situations of our interface areas. Making our communities more aware of the threats from interface fires and giving them tools to develop plans to decrease these threats is the goal of Travis County ESD #4.
With an increase in the wildland fire risks across Travis County due to extended drought conditions and increasing urbanization, now is the time to be more Firewise and prepared,
Are you a Homeowner?
As a homeowner, you are not powerless in your defense against wildfires. By taking a proactive approach to wildfire prevention and home defense, you can significantly increase your safety and your home's likelihood of survival during a catastrophic wildfire. Homeowners are the first line of defense when it comes to protecting homes and community's from wildfires. The actions you take to mitigate the risk on your property before a fire occurs can make all the difference. Please take a moment to view the Public Service Announcements and then review our Wildland Fire Safety Resouce Center.
Wildland Fire Safety Resource Center
360 Wildfire Evaluation
- A 360 Wildfire Evaluation provides homeowners with proven resources and solutions to create a defensible space around their home, as well as a customized wildfire mitigation plan for their property. This 360 Wildfire Evaluation is provide at no cost to the residents, buisnesses and property owners of Travis County ESD #4
Your Personal Wildland Fire Action Guide
Structural Triage Checklist - Curbside
