This dataset shows the number and percentage of buildings whose exposure to wildfire risk have decreased due to City efforts - SD23 Measure HE.E.5.c. View more details and insights related to this measure on the story page: https://data.austintexas.gov/stories/s/HE-E-5-c_Number-and-percentage-of-buildings-roadwa/3h5e-xc5y

This dataset has been aggregated by year and by council district. The original data can be viewed here: https://data.austintexas.gov/Environment/Fuels-Treatments-Site-Map/nzi8-h6mc

COA_PTZs_WUI_IntDis

COA_PTZs_WUI_IntDis

Community Wildfire Protection Plan

The City of Austin’s Wildfire Database and Risk Models were developed to support wildfire planning and mitigation efforts in the City of Austin. The areas in Austin most likely to be impacted by wildfire are referred to as the Wildland Urban Interface. This data helps identify the potential impacts of wildfire to a diverse set of values ranging from the built environment and Critical Infrastructure to habitat and green infrastructure. A full description of the Risk model can be access through this link. http://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/hsem/Section_4_-_Risk_Assessment.pdf

The Data was collected and analyzed by Joseph White Fire Behavior Researcher with Baylor University. It was derived from numerous sources as listed in the CWPP Risk Assessment Guide http://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/hsem/Section_9_-_References.pdf

The data was created during the CWPP development process starting in April of 2013 and was refined up to the adoption of the CWPP and data in November of 2014.

The goal is to update the data every 5 years or as more updated data becomes available.

The threat of potential wildfires present a danger to residential homes, commercial areas, and natural ecosystems. It is important to track AFD Wildfire Division's mitigation efforts to help prioritize and direct resources to vulnerable areas, identify neighborhoods for community outreach efforts, and prepare for emergency response.

Dataset description - Wildfire mechanical fuel treatments are vegetation reduction projects also known as "Shaded fuel Breaks". Shaded fuel breaks are wildfire mitigation techniques used for wooded areas near homes and other structures. The foliage is reduced by trimming low-hanging branches, the clearing of undergrowth, and the removal of dead and downed trees. The shaded fuel break is designed so that a wildfire that reaches this area may be more easily controlled.
This dataset supports measure HE.E.5.c of SD23.
Data Source: Austin Fire Department
(HE.E.5.c.AFD_Number and percentage of buildings, roadways, and properties whose exposure to wildfire risk have decreased due to City efforts) Calculation: STRUCTURES PROTECTED / YEAR
Measure Time Period: Annually (Fiscal Year)
Automated: yes
Date of last description update: March 30, 2020