Fire Considerations
The Round Mountain area is subject to months and months of drought and hot weather (not necessarily the same months), and Crystal Mountain has experienced some wildfire activity since its opening as a subdivision in 2000. Don't say it can't happen here! Follow the Burn Procedures below and then check your Readiness for Wildfire further below.
BLANCO COUNTY CONTROLLED BURN PROCEDURES
USE 830-868-7104 EXT 310 TO CONTACT SHERIFF IN NON-EMERGENCIES
YOU MAY HAVE TO REMIND THEM TO LOOK UP
203 CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN DRIVE (POA ADDRESS)
FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE FRONT GATE CODE
YOU MAY HAVE TO REMIND THEM TO LOOK UP
203 CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN DRIVE (POA ADDRESS)
FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE FRONT GATE CODE
Readiness for wildfire
In 2012, we heard a presentation on preparing for wildfires around a rural homesite with information from Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS). Go to https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/ for more detailed information. Do you know what you'd need to take with you if told to evacuate immediately? Is a Family Disaster Plan prepared and rehearsed with family members? What about your animals?
Meantime, here are some questions to ask about the readiness of your site:
Meantime, here are some questions to ask about the readiness of your site: