This trifold describes the efforts in NWACA in 2022 to promote zero pedestrial crashes in our neighborhood.
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.
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.
Guidance on Oak Wilt in NWACA (PDF)
How to avoid oak wilt in NWACA, with information about financial support from NWACA if treatment is needed
Guidance on Oak Wilt for NWACA Residents
NFPA Fact Sheet – Immediate Area by the House
This fact sheet addresses the hazards of combustible material within the 5-foot zone around a home and how to mitigate the risks.
Tree Care Kit from Texas A&M
Texas A&M has a deep collection of guidance about managing your trees. The "kit" comes in several forms: a web site, downloads in various forms, and general information. See this A&M Tree Care Kit link for all the details....
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2019 05 01 Annual Meeting Slides
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.
NFPA Fact Sheet – Eaves
This fact sheet from the National Fire Protection Association gives guidance for ways to ensure that the area under eaves is well-constructed and prevents ember intrusion during wildfire.
NFPA Fact Sheet – Skylights
This fact sheet from the National Fire Protection Association gives guidance on how to prevent skylights from being an entry point for embers during wildfire.
NFPA Fact Sheet – Roofs
This fact sheet from the National Fire Protection Association describes ways to reduce the risks to roofs during wildfire.
NFPA Fact Sheet – Exterior Sprinklers
This fact sheet from the National Fire Protection Association describes the use of exterior sprinklers to minimize the possibility of home ignition, but warns that other methods are probably more practical.
NFPA Fact Sheet – Decks
This fact sheet from the National Fire Protection Association gives guidance for how to make decks wildfire resistant.
NFPA Fact Sheet – Ember Ignited Decks
This fact sheet from the National Fire Protection Association describes the risks to decks from embers and how to mitigate those risks.
NFPA Fact Sheet – Fences
This fact sheet from the National Fire Protection Association describes best approaches for fencing and gives guidance on maintaining them.
NFPA Fact Sheet – Coatings
This fact sheet from the National Fire Protection Association describes common practices and limitations of surface coatings for wildfire resistance.
NFPA Fact Sheet – Attics and Crawl Spaces
This fact sheet from the National Fire Protection Association describes best practices for how to make attics and crawl spaces wildfire resistant.
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
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
This spreadsheet identifies resources available to residents living in Austin to help anyone in need. The variety of resources available is listed by topic. Many of these resources are available for free or low cost. Areas covered include Children’s Health Care, Veterans, Mental Health, Elderly, Free and Reduced Meals, and Housing, to name a few.
If you know of a relevant resource not listed on the spreadsheet, please email [email protected] to have it added.
1 – Final Documents Regarding Austin Oaks
An extensive page is available with the documentation from the charrette that was held in January 2016 for Austin Oaks. The page also includes material from the work done after the charrette during 2016 and 2017, culminating in the final PUD ordinance with the City of Austin, which was made effective April 24, 2017.
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.