Summer Wildfire Season 2020
Ranch tips BEFORE a wildfire
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Agency: TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
Live copy:Texas A&M Forest Service is helping to protect lives, property and livelihoods from wildfire.
Texas first responders and ranchers are banding together, taking lessons learned from past wildfire events and preparing for future wildfire outbreaks – outbreaks that will surely become the norm because of the cured grass and high wildfire danger forecast for the upcoming summer months. Contact your local fire department to find out how you can get involved BEFORE a wildfire occurs.
For more information, visit T-F-S-web-dot-T-A-M-U-dot-E-D-U.
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Ranch tips DURING a wildfire
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Agency: TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
Live copy:Texas A&M Forest Service is helping to protect lives, property and livelihoods from wildfire.
A tip for Texas ranchers:
DURING a wildfire: Communicate with the firefighters. Ask questions, offer assistance, give permission. With your information and cooperation firefighters can work effectively and efficiently while protecting what is important to you.
For more information about preparing for wildfires, visit T-F-S-web-dot-T-A-M-U-dot-E-D-U.
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Ready, Set, Go program,
Prepare your PROPERTY
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Texas A&M Forest Service is working with the local fire
service and residents through the Ready,
Set, Go Program to protect lives, property and livelihoods from wildfire.
Prepare your PROPERTY
Ready — Before
a wildfire, create defensible space, livestock evacuation plans and routes
Set — If a
wildfire ignites, load livestock into trailers or open gates for escape
Go — Evacuate
early, cooperate with officials and monitor media for updates
For more information, visit Wildland-Fire-R-S-G-dot-org.
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Ready, Set, Go
program, Prepare your FAMILY
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Texas A&M Forest Service is working with the local fire
service and residents through the Ready,
Set, Go Program to protect lives, property and livelihoods from wildfire.
Prepare your FAMILY
Ready — Create a Family Disaster
Plan and know your evacuation routes
Set — Locate your evacuation kit and load your car with your important items. Then be ready to go at a moment's notice
Go — Evacuate your family, pets,
livestock and cherished possessions to a safe area
For more information, visit Wildland-Fire-R-S-G-dot-org.
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Summer Wildfire Weather Warning, Texas
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Agency: TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
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Texas A&M Forest Service is helping to protect lives, property and livelihoods from wildfire.
State officials warn that weather conditions are creating a high risk for wildfires across the State this summer. Warmer, drier-than-average and windy conditions are combing with dry vegetative fuels and increasing the potential for significant, large fires. Keep your eye on the weather during the summer months and heed warnings from local officials.
For more information on wildfire weather warnings, visit T-I-C-C-dot-T-A-M-U-dot-E-D-U.
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Summer Wildfire Weather Warning, State wide
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Agency: TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
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Texas A&M Forest Service is helping to protect lives, property and livelihoods from wildfire.
Dangerous wildfire weather conditions in the State can look like just any oother day— hot, dry and windy. But a specific mix of weather factors can be conducive to a devastating wildfire outbreak. Learn what to look for. Listen to officials. Evacuate early. Your actions could help save your life, property and livelihood.
For more information on wildfire weather warnings, visit T-I-C-C-dot-T-A-M-U-dot-E-D-U.
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Summer Wildfire Weather Information
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Agency: TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
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Texas A&M Forest Service is helping to protect lives, property and livelihoods from wildfire.
For information on wildfire weather warnings, wildfire prevention or current wildfire response, follow updates on Twitter at All-Hazards-T-F-S or visit T-F-S-web-dot-T-A-M-U-dot-E-D-U.
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General
Summer Fire Weather Warning
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Agency: TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
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Did you know wildfires can burn in grass and brush even if the ground is wet? Overgrown dry vegetation across Texas, combined with windy conditions, can turn a small spark into a wildfire. Texas A&M Forest Service urges caution when burning debris this summer. Make sure to check if your county is under a burn ban. For burn bans across Texas, visit: T-F-S-web-dot-T-A-M-U-dot-E-D-U-backslash-TexasBurnBans
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Extreme Heat Safety
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Agency: TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
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Before you go out this summer, Texas A&M Forest Service wants you to keep these extreme heat safety tips in mind: stay hydrated, check with local county and city officials for burn bans and fire restrictions, always have some water readily available if you light a fire or are working with equipment.
Check your Burn Ban
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85 percent of wildfires are human caused. Stay vigilant during these hot summer months when working or cooking outdoors. To look up burn bans in your county, visit: T-F-S-web-dot-T-A-M-U-dot-E-D-U-backslash - TexasBurnBans
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Equipment Safety
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Agency: TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
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Working outside this summer? Make sure your equipment is maintained and clean. Keep water with your equipment and have a plan. With these dry and hot conditions, one spark can lead to a large wildfire.
For more information, visit T-F-S-web-dot-T-A-M-U-dot-E-D-U.