Pour water on all embers until hissing sounds stop. Stir the campfire ashes and water with a shovel. Scrape logs to remove embers. Stir and make sure everything is wet and cold to the touch. What if I do not have access to water? If you do not have access to water, mix dirt and sand with embers.
Continue adding dirt and stirring the embers until everything is cool to the touch. Do not bury the fire because it will continue to smolder and can catch roots on fire. Contact Us. Current Situation. Wildfire Risk. All Hazard Response. Arson Hotline. Report Timber Theft. Protect Your Community. Protect Your Home. Protect Your Ranch. Protect Your Wildlands. Hunting Season. Emergency Operations Center.
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Try It. Wildfire incidents that are closed are not shown. The Community Assessor is a web and mobile suite that was developed to map and assess communities in the wildland urban interface. Sign In. The Texas Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal TxWRAP is a free, easy-to-use website with information, data and resources to help homeowners and communities understand, identify and reduce their wildfire risk.
Wildfires continue to threaten people and property across Texas. What to Do During a Wildfire Smoke can pose a serious health threat, especially if you have chronic heart or lung disease. Limit outdoor activities as much as possible.
When you must go outside keep the windows and doors of your home closed. Run the air conditioner with the fresh-air intake closed, and use high-efficiency particulate air HEPA filters. Avoid cooking as much as possible. Do not burn candles or use fireplaces. Keep your airways moist by drinking plenty of water. To help relieve dryness, breathe through a warm, wet cloth.
What to Do After a Wildfire Wildfires spread quickly, damaging lives and property. Be aware of the following hazards: Ash Adults should use a protective respirator mask N or P while cleaning up areas with uncontrolled ash particles. Electricity Avoid downed or damaged electrical lines. A qualified technician should make electrical repairs. Carbon Monoxide Place generators, power washers, and other fuel burning devices at least 50 feet away from the house and away from open doors and windows to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
Natural Gas Do not enter an area or building where you smell gas. Leave the area immediately, then call Propane Call and the propane service provider about a damaged or leaking home propane tank. Food Discard food that may have spoiled, thawed, or come into contact with hazardous materials such as fire retardant or ash. Water Check with the water provider to ensure the safety of your water supply.
Debris Broken glass, exposed wires, nails, wood, metal, plastic, and other debris can cause puncture wounds, cuts, and burns. Mental Health Mental health is also a concern as people deal with the traumatic events in the aftermath of a fire.
These symptoms are normal, and there are things people can do to cope with traumatic events: Memory loss is common following a traumatic event. Names, phone numbers, etc. Consider making lists and write down thoughts as they come to you to preserve memory of things you need to do. Get rest, drink plenty of water, and accept help from others.
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