Austin County

Emergency Management

“Protect the safety of the people and the lands of Austin County through prevention, preparation, response, and recovery with integrity and honor.”

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Photo story: Fighting fire with forecasts

Photo story: Fighting fire with forecasts

September 20, 2022 — To date, the U.S. has seen more than 50,000 wildfires resulting in nearly seven million acres burned in 2022. Organizing resources and crews to fight wildfires is an enormous undertaking. Today, more than 15,000 wildland firefighters and...