May 1, 2019 NWACA Annual Meeting presentations, covering the events of the past year, the role of the Travis County Constable, how to minimize the impact of wildfire, caring for oak trees, recycling, 4th of July plans, and Loop 360 improvement projects.
2022 05 12 Annual Meeting – WUI Code Slides
This presentation by James Duff from the Austin Fire Department's Wildfire Division describes the recently adopted Wildland Interface (WUI) Code and how it affects NWACA.
2022 05 12 Annual Meeting Slides
These slides were used by NWACA President Robert Nash to run the meeting, and they include the presentation by Jon Plum on Preventing Oak Wilt.
2022 05 12 NWACA Annual Meeting Vision Zero handout
This trifold describes the efforts in NWACA in 2022 to promote zero pedestrial crashes in our neighborhood.
2023 NWACA Annual Meeting – AFD Wildfire Division Presentation
Chris Vetromile from the AFD Wildfire Division described the current activities of the Austin Fire Department and why it’s important for all of us to be vigilant in hardening our homes against wildfire damage.
2023 NWACA Annual Meeting – APD Office of Community Liaison Presentation
Christian Mendoza described the work of the Austin Police Department’s Office of Community Liaison, with details about the program he manages for the senior population.
2023 NWACA Annual Meeting Slides
This presentation at the 2023 Annual Meeting described the events and activities of NWACA for the year, and it includes the Oak Wilt presentation that was done.
2024 NWACA Annual Meeting Slides
The 2024 Annual Meeting was held May 15, 2024, with these slides as the overall presentation. Also at the meeting Austin Water’s Wastewater Department showed these slides explaining the infrastructure updates underway in our neighborhood.
A NWACA Map for WUI Response Index
This map shows an overall wildfire risk index for the NWACA area. The index values are color coded, as shown on the map legend. They are a composite of three components of fire behavior in the wildland urban interface (WUI):
- vegetation hazard, based on density
- slope
- structure density of the area
As you can see from the temperature bar at the bottom of the map, about half of our neighborhood is at extreme or high risk in a wildfire event.
A NWACA Map of Conflagration Risk
This map shows each of the residences in NWACA, color-coded for their risk in a fire situation, based on proximity to other residences. The risk might be from a wildfire or from a nearby house fire. See the legend at the bottom of the map.
In addition, the map has circled the primary evacuation points for this part of Austin - see the red circles. In case exit is not viable, there are temporary evacuation zones where residents might be able to shelter in place, shown with white stars - the area around Murchison Middle School and the Dell Jewish Community Center.
Aerial Map of Austin Oaks (pdf)
Aerial view, with buildings and their zoning marked, of current Austin Oaks site
APD Resource Manual – 2014
Austin Police Department quick reference for who to call about a variety of problems and situations.
Ashe Juniper Reference Document
This document provides a description of the positive contributions of the Ashe juniper (aka cedar) tree to the Central Texas environment, as well as dispelling a number of myths about the tree.
Austin – Coexisting with Coyotes
A brochure from the City of Austin describing the habits of coyotes, how to haze them, and when to report their activities to 3-1-1
Austin – Urban Coyotes (PDF)
Helpful reference on how to minimize having problems with Coyotes in Austin and Travis County.
Austin Coyote Calls to 3-1-1 2005-2014 (PDF)
Numbers of calls made over last years regarding coyotes; 2014 total is an estimate based on first half of year.
Austin Oaks Timeline
Timeline for the meetings and decisions to be made about the PUD re-zoning request for Austin Oaks, based on current information from City Staff (version 2)
Austin Wildland Urban Interface Code
When building or remodeling in the City of Austin, you need to be mindful of the threat of wildfire and build with as much resilience as possible. Implementation of the Wildland Urban Interface Code for the City of Austin began in January 2020.
To see the details about the code and materials currently approved, visit
this web page:
If you have questions about specific materials or about details in the code, contact the Austin Fire Department’s Wildfire Division at [email protected]
Baker – California Studies of Coyote Management (PDF)
Discusses methods of control that have been successful - trapping, hazing, removing attractants.
Ball Moss (PDF)
Article from Texas Forest Service about how to handle Ball Moss in trees
Central Texas is in a long drought cycle, despite occasional rain. Dry NWACA landscapes and the homes within are vulnerable to wildfire because we live in a greenbelt with a lot of wildfire fuel in its dead and down material. Our homes are most at risk from flying embers. They can be made relatively safe by removing debris, sealing all points of entry from flying embers, and clearing dead and dry vegetation. If you haven’t yet done so, please get a free home assessment to help you identify your risks. Use the Home Firewise Risk Evaluation form in the Be Involved menu on the home page.