Coryell County community wildfire mitigation and Firewise implementation efforts (CWPP actions)

How it works

Coryell County’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) lays out mitigation actions for the county and its participating jurisdictions. The plan is intended to reduce wildfire risk, promote a more fire-resilient environment, and protect homes and property. The CWPP specifically lists actions such as becoming a Firewise community, developing and implementing a fuel reduction program in the wildland-urban interface, and developing and implementing a plan to control brush and vegetation on private land.

What the money covers

The CWPP action table describes broad project categories rather than a homeowner reimbursement program. The cited mitigation actions focus on wildfire-risk reduction work such as fuel reduction and brush/vegetation control. The document also says related public education can include property inspections and assessments, adoption of fire codes or similar codes, Firewise USA, Ready, Set, Go! education, and school programs during Fire Prevention Week.

Amounts and matching

The CWPP table assigns planning-level estimates of $250,000 for becoming a Firewise community and $500,000 for both the wildland-urban interface fuel reduction program and the brush/vegetation control program. The funding source is listed as local funding plus state and federal grants. The document does not describe a homeowner match requirement or a per-home payment amount.

How to apply

The CWPP does not give a homeowner application process. It is a county mitigation plan identifying priority projects, responsible parties, and estimated timelines.

Timing and deadlines

The table says the Firewise community action is to occur within 36 months of plan adoption, contingent on funding. The fuel reduction and brush-control actions are also listed as within 36 months of plan adoption, contingent on funding.