During the early July flooding event, Lake Travis Fire Rescue opened the emergency evacuation route for the first time to assist residents of the Mount View community to provide safe ingress and egress.
“This is the first time the emergency evacuation route has been used for an emergency or natural disaster,” shared Robert Abbott, LTFR chief. “We’re thankful to have this alternate route available. The road is a critical resource for our community.”
The emergency access road remained open for approximately 20 to 24 hours, which was the duration that the primary low-water crossing was flooded and deemed unsafe for travel, according to LTFR. Once water levels receded and the crossing was deemed safe for travel, the emergency route was closed…