While those in more northerly climes may anticipate with some dread the onset of winter’s cold, we here have the opposite concern (even if we love our summer vacations). Texas heat is protracted, physically taxing, and sometimes downright dangerous. Climate change in this urban heat island exacerbates the situation. Meteorological summer is already upon us, and the summer solstice will soon herald astronomical summer. Are your home and yard ready?
We were spoiled with a wet spring, with welcome respite from our persistent drought conditions. If the resulting increased vegetation later dries out, however, there are implications for wildfires. Now is a good time to examine whether our landscaping is “firewise”: https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/about-2/horticulture/basic-landscape-design/firewise-landscaping/ The Austin Wildfire Hub also contains helpful information such as how to conduct a DIY “Structure Ignition Zone Evaluation” https://wildfire-austin.hub.arcgis.com/
North Loop Neighborhood Association 