If you Live on a greenbelt

Follow these "Do It Yourself" Steps...

Step 1 - Talk to your neighbors, organize your street: A shaded fuel break is most effective if every house on your street participates. You should also to agree on how much brush to remove between houses or near trails, to address any privacy concerns.

Step 2 (optional) - Get professional advice and training: Complete a Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) Assessment by Lake Travis Fire Rescue.

Step 3 - Review the guidelines for creating shaded fule breaks. Important: Homeowners are subject to fines for not following all policies and guidelines, even if done by a tree service. Do NOT cut in the Travis County Balcones Canyonlands Preserve (see recent fines).

Step 4 - Submit an SRMA Architectural Modification Application Form (not required for SRROA).

Step 5 - Arrange for debris chipping or removal: This is often the most difficult, expensive and time consuming part of this process. Make sure you have a plan before you start cutting. See Texas Disposal Systems guidelines.

Step 6 - Cut a shaded fuel break 20-30 feet behind your fence line:

• • • • Watch Lake Travis Fire Rescue video on shaded fuel breaks

      • See a list of homeowner recommended tree services on our Facebook Group page.

      • Steiner Firewise volunteers are available to advise you during your project,

Step 7 - Tell the SRMA HOA Architectural Committee you're done: Complete architecture committee inspection of your work.