Severe weather hits Erath County hard and fast, so don't wait until the sirens go off to figure out where to go. Take a minute now to map out your nearest public shelter so you and your family stay safe when the next storm rolls in.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 4 mentions in the last 30 days.
None directly, though fire suppression costs are saved by preventing fires.
All county residents benefit from reduced wildfire risk.
Residents who need to clear land may be temporarily restricted.
The court will decide if a burn ban is needed to prevent wildfires. This affects anyone planning to burn brush or debris on their property.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Erath County Emergency Management is hosting two community-wide meetings to discuss wildfire protection plans. The first meeting will be held from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at the new Erath County Annex, located at 222 E. College Street in Stephenville. The second will be held from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at The Station, located at 815 N. Patrick Street in Dublin. Erath County emergency management coordinator Chris Brooks told Beneath the Surface News the county is p
The county is upgrading its radio system to improve emergency response coverage, with testing showing results better than the guaranteed 94.3%.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Erath County Volunteer Fire Rescue department is asking the community for help with restocking its emergency supplies as fire season heats up. The department has a direct link to Amazon that allows you to click on the items you want to donate that will be sent directly to the station. Some of the items on the list include beef jerky, phone chargers, fruit cups, granola bars, sports drinks, bottled water, deodorant, sunscreen, crew socks and snack packs like nuts, trail
What to do and where to seek shelter when there’s a threat of severe weather in Erath County. Beneath the Surface News
The county lifted the burn ban because recent rain has made the area safer from fire risks.
The county is implementing a 90-day burn ban to prevent wildfires due to dry conditions and recent fire activity.
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