Bastrop County east of Austin was devastated by the September 2011 Bastrop Complex Fire — the most destructive wildfire in Texas history which destroyed 1691 homes and burned 34000 acres of the Lost Pines forest. The Colorado River creates flooding risk. The county has seen explosive growth as Austin's eastern suburbs expand rapidly placing new residents in high wildfire risk terrain. SpaceX's Boca Chica facility is in the state and the county hosts some space industry related growth.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Wildfire / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Tornado |
| FEMA Flood Zone | High |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 8 |
| Last Major Event | 2011 Bastrop Complex Fire |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (512) 581-4000 |
| Emergency Shelters | 6 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | TX-71 TX-21 TX-95 TX-304 |
// County Profile
| County | Bastrop County TX |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Population | 101 |
| Area | 895 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | High |
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