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Wildfires are unplanned fires that burn in natural areas like forests, grasslands or prairies. These dangerous fires spread quickly and can devastate not only wildfire and natural areas, but also communities. Learn how to prepare for a wildfire, stay safe during a wildfire, protect your health when you return home after a wildfire, and find recovery resources in your area. 

Current Wildfire Risk Information

No current fire risks

Preparing for a Wildfire

Keep Yourself, Your Loved Ones and Neighborhood Safe by Planning Ahead:

  • Be aware of the possible wildfires in your area and come up with an evacuation plan.
  • Make a communication plan and a disaster plan for your family. Plan and practice an evacuation route with your family. Ask an out-of-area relative or friend to be the “family contact” in case your family is separated during an emergency. Make sure everyone in your family knows the name, address, and phone number of this contact person.
  • Create an emergency supply kit by gathering supplies, including non-perishable foods and water for several days, flashlights and extra batteries, a battery-powered and/or hand-crank radio in case power goes out, a first-aid kit, medications, and other critical supplies. Prepare in case you must leave immediately or if services are cut off in your area. The CDC recommends having at least 3 days’ worth of supplies on hand, including one gallon of water per day for each person and pet. For more information, visit Food and Water Needs: Preparing for a Disaster or Emergency.
  • Prepare pets for emergency situations. If you have a pet, locate boarding facilities or animal hospitals where you can lodge your pets in an evacuation. 
  • ​Sign up for WarnCentralTexas.org to receive accurate and timely local alerts.
  • Identify essential documents such as medical records, insurance cards along with ID cards to carry with you during evacuation. Have your immunization records handy or be aware of your last tetanus shot, in case you should receive a puncture wound or a wound becomes contaminated.

​​​How to Prepare if You Are Under a Fire Weather Watch:

  • Review and update important documents in case of emergency, such as insurance. Make sure they are stored in a safe place/digitally in case of disastrous event. 
  • Review your emergency plans and supplies, checking to see if any items are missing (details above), including ensuring you have enough of all necessary prescription medications. 
  • Fill your vehicle’s gas tank and make sure the emergency kit for your car is ready. If no vehicle is available, make arrangements with friends, family or neighbors for transportation in the event of an evacuation. 
  • Ensure mobile phones are fully charged. 
  • Check the air quality in your area. 
  • Stay tuned to local authorities, radio and television stations for updates. All City of Kyle updates will be posted on our Facebook and Twitter pages. 
  • If evacuation appears like it will be necessary, prepare to have to shut off all utilities at the main power switch and close the main gas valve. 

Staying Safe During a Wildfire

Protect Yourself from Exposure to Ash:

  • It is important to protect yourself from exposure to ash and air surrounding a fire regardless of the source. The best way to protect yourself is to stay out a good distance away. 
  • Pay attention to any health symptoms if you have asthma, COPD, heart disease, or are pregnant. If you are sick and need medical attention, contact your healthcare provider for further care instructions and shelter in place, if possible.

If You Are Ordered to Evacuate:

  • NEVER ignore an evacuation order — authorities will direct you to leave if you are within the greatest potential path of fire and ash.
  • Take only essential items with you.
  • Turn off all utilities at the main power switch and close the main gas valve.
  • Follow the designated evacuation routes and expect heavy traffic.

Staying Safe After a Wildfire

Returning home after a Wildfire:

  • If you were evacuated from your home or your home was in an area that was impacted by a wildfire, do not return home until authorities say it is safe to do so. 
  • Continue to listen to local authorities for information, instructions and resources.  
  • Avoid hot ash, charred trees, smoldering debris, and live embers. The ground may contain heat pockets that can burn you or spark another fire.
  • When cleaning up ash, use a respirator to limit your exposure. 
  • Wear protective clothing when cleaning. 
  • Limit exposure especially if you have health issues. 
  • Document property and personal damages.

Wildfire Recovery Resources & Information

Immediate Assistance:

  • If you are in need of immediate emergency assistance, dial 9-1-1.
  • If you are in need of an Emergency Shelter:
    • Locate options by zip code by visiting the American Red Cross website or Salvation Army website.
    • Text SHELTER and your zip code (for example, “SHELTER 78640”) to 4FEMA (43362). For Spanish text REFUGIO and your zip code. (Standard text message rates apply.) 
    • Download the FEMA Mobile App to find open shelters.
  • For other resources available to Kyle residents, visit findhelp.org.

Local Resources:

This section will be updated during and after wildfire events to have local information and resources as they become available.

Important Contact Information:

  • To contact the Kyle Police Department Non-Emergency line, call 512-268-3232.
  • To contact the Kyle Fire Department Non-Emergency line, call 512- 268-3131.
  • To contact Pedernales Electric Cooperative to report outages or other issues, call 888-883-3379 or go to pec.smarthub.coop.
  • Contact Area Water Service Providers:
  • Contact Area Natural Gas Providers:
    • Call Center Point Energy's customer support line at 800-376-9663 or report a gas leak at 888-876-5786.
    • Call Texas Gas customer support at 800-700-2443 or report a gas leak at 800-959-5325.

How Disaster Declarations & Assistance Are Issued:

After a disaster, declarations can be issued at the local, state, and federal levels of government, with the type of assistance available depending on the level of government that declares the disaster. The City of Kyle handles disasters through our emergency management plan. However, if the severity of the disaster is beyond local government capability, we will issue a disaster declaration and appeal to the state for additional resources. Federal disaster assistance only becomes available after a presidential disaster is declared. The Texas Governor must request a disaster declaration from the President.

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