Final Public Input Meetings for Community Wildfire Protection Plan Update Scheduled

The Austin-Travis County Wildfire Coalition is updating its Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) and will host the last round of public meetings before the plan update is completed.

The purpose of the public meetings is to provide an overview of the project, hear from subject matter experts, and capture public comments for incorporation into the plan. To provide opportunities to the public across Travis County, meetings will be held on the west and east side of Travis County next week.

• April 8, 6-8 p.m. @ Del Valle Early College High School Cafeteria, 4715 Ross Rd., Del Valle, TX

• April 9, 6-8 p.m. @ St. Luke’s on the Lake Episcopal Church, 5600 RR 620 N, Austin, TX

Registration for attendance is requested for planning and logistics purposes. Community members may register online at https://publicinput.com/cwpprsvp. A public survey also is available at publicinput.com/cwpp to provide helpful information to the Coalition in updating the plan. Anyone may take the survey, but it is recommended those who plan to attend one of the public meetings take the survey beforehand.

The Community Wildfire Protection Plan identifies areas of wildfire risk, prioritizes investments for mitigation funding, and provides recommendations for hazardous fuels reduction and homeowner risk reduction practices. The plan offers guidance to policymakers on wildfire response capabilities and evacuation planning frameworks. The Austin-Travis County Wildfire Coalition updates the CWPP on a 10-year cycle to ensure it reflects current risk conditions, data, and community priorities. 

To learn more about the Austin-Travis County Wildfire Coalition visit wildfirecoalition.org. More background and info on the CWPP homepage.