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Episode 40: Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation – Local Efforts Matter
In this STP episode, host Scott Houston interviews Texas A&M Forest Service Wildfire Prevention Specialist Heather Gonzales about state wildfire education and prevention resources available to local government officials. He also visits with Borger City Manager Garrett Spradling about the city’s mitigation program, which likely prevented wholesale destruction from the Windy Deuce fire in 2024.
Is your city or other local government prepared? Listen in to find out.
STP episodes are short and informative, with short being the key – most episodes are less than 15 minutes. Check one out today on the Pool’s website or your favorite podcast app!
Contact your host, Scott Houston (Risk Pool Intergovernmental Relations Manager) at 512-791-4158 or [email protected] with comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes.
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In this STP episode, host Scott Houston interviews Texas A&M Forest Service Wildfire Prevention Specialist Heather Gonzales about state wildfire education and prevention resources available to local government officials. He also visits with Borger City Manager Garrett Spradling about the city’s mitigation program, which likely prevented wholesale destruction from the Windy Deuce fire in 2024.
Is your city or other local government prepared? Listen in to find out.
STP episodes are short and informative, with short being the key – most episodes are less than 15 minutes. Check one out today on the Pool’s website or your favorite podcast app!
Contact your host, Scott Houston (Risk Pool Intergovernmental Relations Manager) at 512-791-4158 or [email protected] with comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes.