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We're tasked by the state with responding to wildfires. We study weather patterns, drought cycles and the status of vegetation across the state to predict when and where dangerous fire conditions may occur. Should a wildfire ignite, we maintain a statewide network of strategically-placed teams of firefighters and equipment so that we're able to respond quickly when the call comes.
Rural fire departments respond to 80 percent of wildfires in Texas - and they do it with shoestring budgets and almost entirely with volunteers. We help fire departments pay for needed training and equipment and help Texans learn how to prevent, prepare for and protect against wildfire.
With roughly 94 percent of forestland in Texas privately owned, the trees, forests—and the benefits they provide - rests in the hands of thousands of Texans. While keeping the entire state's forested landscape in mind, we inform and educate landowners on sustainable land management practices.
We work with communities to plant, care for and conserve trees. We empower local volunteers to make a positive impact in their communities. We are here to assist when disaster strikes with damage assessments, information, technical assistance and long-term recovery.
We analyze and monitor forests, landscapes and communities for susceptibility to health and wildfire risks. We take action with education, information, diagnosis and treatment. We know that any information we have is more powerful when we give it to you.
We can help quench your thirst for learning. Explore links to identify trees using their leaves and branches, create your own tree trails and experience Texas history from the perspective of a witness tree. Share activities in the classroom to open up a world of conservation for new generations.
Rural fire departments respond to 80 percent of the wildfires in Texas - and they do it with shoestring budgets and a staff often made up almost entirely of volunteers. Sometimes they need a little help. Our programs help fire departments pay for needed training and equipment. We also help communities and property owners learn to prevent, prepare for and protect against wildfire.
We work with communities to plant, care for and conserve trees where people live, work and play. We foster appreciation and stewardship of urban forests empowering local volunteers to make a positive impact in their communities. We are here to assist when disaster strikes. From damage assessment, to information and technical assistance, to long-term recovery - we help property owners and communities thrive.
Our experts research, analyze and carefully monitor forests, landscapes and communities for susceptibility to health and wildfire risks. We take action with education, information, diagnosis and treatment. We know that any information or knowledge we have is more powerful when we give it to you. As a state agency, our responsibility is share what we know.
If you have an unquenchable thirst for learning, we offer programs and information that you may either explore independently or share with a group. Learn about trees, forests, the benefits they provide and the challenges they face. Read stories about trees that are living witness to Texas history. Locate champion trees across the state. And bring activities into the classroom to open a world of conservation to a new generation.
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Public Information Officer Contact:Phone: 979-255-0591 | Email: information@tfs.tamu.edu
Wildland Fire Preparedness Level: Level 2
Visit the Texas A&M Forest Service Incident Viewer for information on active and recently contained wildfires.
Current Situation for Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:45 p.m.
*This information will be updated Monday - Friday unless significant wildfire activity occurs.
Yesterday, Texas A&M Forest Service did not receive any new requests for assistance on wildfires burning across the state.
There are currently 118 counties with burn bans in place. For information about the fire environment, see the Texas Fire Potential Update https://bit.ly/TexasFirePotentialUpdate.
Contained Wildfires (100%):
Texas Wildfire Data and Information: current and historical wildfire information, statistics and resources.
Current Wildfire Activity
Texas Fire Potential
National Incident Information System
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Texas Division of Emergency Management Situational Briefing
Texas Burn Bans
Prepare for Wildfires
Media Resources
Texas Interagency Coordination Center
Texas Fire Potential Update
Plan to Evacuate
Build a Go Kit
Ready Set Go: Wildfire Action Plan
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State of Texas Hurricane Center
Drive Texas: TxDOT Road Closures and Highway Conditions
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American Red Cross:Mobile Disaster Apps and Safe and Well website (a public reunification tool; report yourself safe or search for loved ones)
Turn Around Don’t Drown
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Preparedness and Safety
Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies
American Red Cross Flood Safety Checklist
Ready.gov Disaster Supplies Kit
CDC Emergency Kit Checklist
After the Flood
FEMA: Starting Your Recovery After the Flood
OSHA: Flood Cleanup
CDC: Floodwater Safety and Returning Home
TCEQ: Public Drinking Water
FEMA: Disaster Assistance
Texas Department of Insurance
Ready.gov Floods
National Fire Protection Association: Generator Safety
Volunteer Information
American Red Cross: Become a Volunteer!
Texas Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
Agricultural
Texas Animal Health Commission: Livestock Emergency Go-Kit
Texas Animal Health Commission: Small Animal Emergency Go-Kit
Floods and Your Livestock
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension: Disaster Education Network
Texas A&M Forest Service offers careers that can take you anywhere from a wildfire line defending lives and homes, to a forest protecting and conserving Texas natural resources to a computer working on a new application to create solutions for Texans across the state.
Research reinforces what much of the forestry community already knows — that trees have a positive impact on human health. Learn more.
Join us as we celebrate the landmark of our state forest’s centennial year. Texas state forests are essential to our ecosystems, communities, and growth in the forestry industry.
Texas A&M Forest Service honors personnel and service at its 2024 annual meeting Texas A&M Forest Service held the agency’s annual personnel meeting today in Tyler, Texas. Statewide agency employees gathered to recognize the past year’s agency accomplishments and employee achievements.
Texas A&M Forest Service aids in East Texas community reforestation project On Saturday, Nov. 9, Texas A&M Forest Service planted over 150 trees at Morris Frank Park Wetlands in Lufkin. During the event, 280 saplings were also distributed to community members.
Cost-share program available to help prevent Southern Pine Beetle threats Texas A&M Forest Service is offering landowners financial and technical assistance through the Southern Pine Beetle cost-share program.