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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Texas is experiencing unprecedented growth and development in areas that
were once rural, coupled with an increase in the occurrence of wildfires; and
WHEREAS, it is in these areas where developments meet vegetation or the Wildland Urban
Interface where the greatest risk to public safety and property from wildfire exists; and
WHEREAS, the best defense is preparedness and public education concerning the dangers
that wildfire poses to the residents and natural resources of Georgetown, Texas; and
WHEREAS, a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) is a written document,
mutually agreed upon by local, state and federal representatives and stakeholders that identifies
how a community will reduce its risks from wildfire; and
WHEREAS, a CWPP addresses structural ignitability, prioritizes hazardous fuel reduction
efforts on public and private lands and is developed collaboratively; and
WHEREAS, the development of a CWPP gives a community an opportunity to influence the
manner in which hazardous fuels are reduced on Federal lands in proximity to communities; and
WHEREAS, communities with a CWPP offer the best solution for communities at risk from
wildfire to mitigate said risks.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DALE ROSS, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS,
do hereby urge the citizens of this community to participate in the development of a citywide
community
WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN