Fire Mitigation & Safety
Take a look through the sections to find simple, helpful ways you can help protect your home—and neighborhood—from wildfire risks.
Why it Matters:
Homeowners are not powerless in the defense against wildfires. By taking a proactive approach to wildfire prevention, you can significantly increase your home’s safety and survival during a catastrophic wildfire event. The actions you take to mitigate the risk on your property before a fire occurs can make all the difference.
Important Reminders:
- No vehicles are allowed on green spaces without written approval—many areas have sensitive features that can be damaged by soil compaction.
- Oak trees may not be trimmed from February 1 to June 30. A fall brush pickup will be scheduled to accommodate oak pruning. Limbs must be unbundled and no more than 8 inches in diameter (so they fit in the chipper).
- No construction debris, lumber, fencing, rocks, wire, or nails—only natural brush, limbs, and branches will be collected.
- Be aware of Waterway Buffer Zones in your area—trimming must follow the guidelines in the LCRA Property Owner’s Guide to Buffer Zones.
- The allowable clearing area extends up to 50 feet into District-owned green space but cannot exceed half the distance between lots. Check the District Landscape Map for district area boundaries.
- Residents may only clear District-owned green space directly behind their property. If your lot is angled, please coordinate with neighbors before clearing.
Helpful Tools:
Do’s and Don’ts for Outdoor Burning at Your Residence, Answers to Some Burning Questions
Brochure with Do’s and Don’ts to remember for burning trash or land-clearing debris
A Red Flag Warning means warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger. When the fire danger is “high”, fires can start easily from most causes and small fuels, such as grasses and needles, will ignite readily