Summary
Austin is at a relatively risk for wildfires. We put together a summary of what the city has done so far to prepare.
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Earlier this week, a red flag wildfire warning was issued for Central Texas and a few wildfires broke out in Hays County. All of this wildfire talk (plus the severe wildfires in LA earlier this year) might have you wondering what Austin has done to prepare for wildfires… which is why we put together this little guide!
Keep scrolling to learn more about what the city has done so far and what you can do to protect your home from wildfires.
You can sign up for emergency alerts here and learn more about the Austin Area Firewise Alliance here.
Quotes for this story come from original interviews with Alison Alter and Carrie Stewart.