AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, Austin and Travis County leaders announced initiatives aimed at wildfire education, mitigation and prevention.
The “No-Ember November” campaign was also announced.
“Austin ranks fifth in the nation for number of homes at risk of wildfire,” Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said. “It is important that we as community leaders take action to educate the public on this risk and steps they can take to protect themselves while we are also planning for how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.”…