Texas A&M AgriLife expert offers practical steps to protect property and reduce risk during prolonged dry conditions.
With dry weather conditions increasing wildfire risk across many parts of the state, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is sharing prevention and mitigation tips to help Texans safeguard their property, operations and infrastructure.
According to the Drought Monitor, much of Texas is under drought intensity. In response, the agency’s Disaster Assessment and Recovery unit is urging landowners to act now to minimize fuel loads, protect critical structures and plan coordinated responses before fires ignite.
“Landowners need to take note of potential wildfire threats in their pastures and consider implementing prevention and mitigation practices that may limit damage that could be quite severe,”
said Ryan Martin, DAR program specialist for the North Region.
Author's summary: Texans urged to take wildfire prevention steps.