Wildfire Prep Starts at the Roofline in Kendall County

New rooftops keep meeting cedar, oak, and open ground. Kendall County put its wildfire plan into effect on August 24, 2023. At the time, it said 94 percent of local growth was happening in the wildland-urban interface, where homes and wild land meet. More than 3,000 volunteer hours went into it, with help from the Texas A&M Forest Service, Boerne, seven volunteer fire chiefs, county staff, and residents.

Home prep begins at the roof. Clear leaves from the roof and gutters. Put 1/8-inch mesh under porches and decks and over openings. Move wood piles, lawn furniture, grills, and tarps away from the house. Keep a hose long enough to reach each building.

Burn bans run on a faster clock. The current order has its own county page, and residents can sign up for text alerts. Read the order's effective date before outdoor burning; a saved notice can be out of date.