AFD and Wildfire Prevention

HPWBANA is supporting discussions between the Austin Fire Department and communities to make our homes and the area safer from the impact of wildfires.

On Nov 16, the Beverly Hood neighborhood held a Wildfire Defense Meeting with AFD Personnel.  The Beverly Hood neighborhood is the no outlet area starting at Westview Dr, off Ridge Oak Dr.  This neighborhood is organizing a Firewise Committee to really understand the local fire threats and take action to fire harden their homes.  Firewise.org is a great resource and Lt Josh Portie is our local AFD point of contact.

Photo: Ben Norwood and Ethan Friedman, both 9, with two AFD fire fighters.