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UNDERSTAND THE RISK
Texas Cities Face Elevated Wildfire Threats
The recent California wildfires have been especially shocking due to their proximity to the nation’s second-most populous city. Residents of Texas’ large metros should be paying attention.
About 3.2 million of the state’s housing units are located within the wildland-urban interface zone — the area where manmade structures meet undeveloped land susceptible to wildfires. Fiscal Notes explores the risk and potential costs, with a focus on two major Texas cities.
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3 Tips to Protect Your Home from Wildfires
The Texas A&M Forest Service offers these tips and more to help individuals and communities prepare for wildfires:
- Keep roofs and gutters clear of dead leaves and debris.
- Move flammable items, such as mulch or leaves, away from exterior walls.
- Don’t store items under decks or porches.
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FROM THE ARCHIVES
Record-Breaking Losses
It’s almost been a year since more than 1 million acres of the Texas Panhandle were consumed by smoke and fire. We reported on the initial estimated impact to the affected businesses, ranchers and families.
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