Firewise

Steiner Ranch Wildfire Readiness

Questions: email Wildfire@LTFR.org or Firewise.SRROA@gmail.com

Top recommendations for all Steiner Ranch homeowners

Step 1:  Sign up for WarnCentralTexas.org

• Receive official, up to the minute warnings and information before, during and after a crisis

Step 2: Get a FREE Wildfire Safety check from Lake Travis Fire Rescue

• ¨   Sign up at  https://www.defensiblespacereport.org/laketravis/address/requestCode
• Call  512-266-2533 or email Wildfire@LTFR.org

Step 3: Create a Firewise My Personal Wildfire Action Guide with your family

• Know what to do before, during and after a wildfire
• Establish a family communication plan & meeting place
• Keep “Go Bag” partially packed & fuel in your car
• Know your Steiner Ranch Escape Route & Alternates

Step 4: Make Your Home Fire Resistant.  Falling embers ignite most homes!

• Watch “If your home doesn’t ignite, it can’t burn” (2 min YouTube video)
• Review tips on pages 3-7 in Wildfire Action Guide
• Remove debris from gutters, roof & within 5 feet of house, Screen off attic vents & below decks
• Use fire resistant landscaping, Decking, Fencing

Helpful Resources

• Lake Traivs Fire Rescue  https://www.ltfr.org/fire-prevention-community-risk-reduction/ 
• Texas A&M Forest Service: https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/PrepareYourHomeforWildfire/
• Firewise USA https://www.nfpa.org/Education-and-Research/Wildfire/Preparing-homes-for-wildfire 
• Travis County Wildfire https://www.traviscountytx.gov/fire-marshal/wildland-fire 
• City of Austin Wildfire Coalition  https://www.wildfirecoalition.org/ 
• Firewise Landscaping: https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/about-2/horticulture/basic-landscape-design/firewise-landscaping/ 
• Firewise Construction Materials: https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/ProtectYourHome/ 
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