Wildfire Awareness Month

May is designated as Wildfire Awareness Month in the United States, focusing on promoting preparedness and prevention efforts for wildfires. This month aims to educate the public about the risks associated with wildfires and how to mitigate them, especially during the warmer months when the risk of wildfires increases.

Travis County has some excellent suggestions online (https://www.traviscountytx.gov/wam2025#top) on how residents can mitigate wildfire risks and possible wildfire damage, such as:

• Clear gutters and roofs: Remove dry leaves, sticks, and debris from around your home.
• Move grills away from your house: Place grills at least 10 feet away from buildings or decks.
• Trim plants and shrubs: Especially near windows, decks, and siding.
• Store gasoline and tools safely: Keep lawnmowers, gas cans, and firewood away from your home.
• Install ember-resistant vent covers: Help block dangerous embers from entering your attic or walls.

All Rollingwood residents are encouraged to enroll in the City’s community alerts system, Rave, so that they will receive timely emergency alerts from the City as such notices are necessary. More information about the alert system and how to register to receive notifications from the City can be found on the City’s website at https://www.rollingwoodtx.gov/administration/page/community-alerts.