Steiner fires were a wake up call for wildland maintenance, protocol
First responders, utility providers offer safety tips, emergency protocol
By LESLEE BASSMAN, Four Points News
Last spring, the Comanche Trails neighborhood in western Travis County hosted what longtime resident Donna Ackman believes to be the first community-wide fire drill in the state. However, she said more efforts are needed to ensure her heavily-forested community — that includes preserve land and waterfront — remains safe from wildfires.