Austin, Travis County issue disaster declaration amid wildfire threat

Austin, Travis County issue disaster declaration amid wildfire threat

Austin and Travis County declared a disaster on Tuesday as the risk of wildfires continues. Mayor Kirk Watson and Travis County Judge Andy Brown said the move helps expedite the process for receiving aid. “A disaster declaration helps us to be further prepared in the event of a wildfire and in the event of wildfire damage,” Watson said. “It allows us to be able to move quickly to access necessary resources to help with any…

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Austin, Travis County declare wildfire disaster

Austin, Travis County declare wildfire disaster

The declaration will also help the city access resources during fires. AUSTIN, Texas — The City of Austin and Travis County are now under a wildfire disaster declaration. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson made the declaration during a press conference on Tuesday. Watson said a disaster declaration helps the city better prepare for wildfires and wildfire damage. The declaration will also help the city access resources during fires. Watson is encouraging everyone to be extra vigilant…

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"We got away just in time:" Lahaina restaurateur describes escape from Maui wildfire

"We got away just in time:" Lahaina restaurateur describes escape from Maui wildfire

“We had no updates from 1 p.m. on,” Hawaii restaurateur Caleb Hopkins says of last week’s wildfire in Maui. At 1, Hopkins says, he was told the fire on the island was 100% contained, but a few hours later he was racing for his life with his family. “We got away just in time,” Hopkins told CBS News.

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Austin leaders encourage residents to apply for STEAR program for help during wildfires

Austin leaders encourage residents to apply for STEAR program for help during wildfires

The State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry program helps emergency officials in your county determine where you are and what you need during natural disasters. AUSTIN, Texas — Austin and Travis County leaders are encouraging residents to apply for a program designed to help out individuals in need during natural disasters. The State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) is a free registry that provides local emergency planners and emergency responders with additional information on the…

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Warning signs seen for hours before Hawaii wildfires, children and elderly among the missing

Warning signs seen for hours before Hawaii wildfires, children and elderly among the missing

Ninety-nine people are now confirmed to have died in last week’s Hawaii wildfires with hundreds more still missing. Gov. Josh Green told CBS News Monday that crews might recover 10 to 20 people a day as the search of Maui continues. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports on what’s being learned about conditions before the fire.

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