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TheTown of Temple, OK
Community Wildfire Protection Plan
AN ACTION PLAN FOR WILDFIRE MITIGATION
DATE: 10/20/09
Prepared by: Stephen M Mattax, Wildland Urban Interface SpecialistOrganization: End of Road Enterprises, LLCContact Information:
Address PO Box 1274, Noble OK 73068-1274Phone 405-921-8552E-Mail [email protected]
FAX 405-872-1693
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The following report is a cooperative effort between various entities. The representatives listed below comprise the core decision-making team responsible for this report and mutually agree on the plan’s contents.
Community Representative(s):Name Joe Keaton, Mayor
Address P.O. Box 10, Temple, OK 73568Phone Number 580-342-6293
Other Contact Information
Local Fire Department Representative(s):Name Matt Tucker, Fire Chief
Address P.O. Box 40, Temple, OK 73568Phone Number 580-340-1600
Other Contact Information E-mail: [email protected]
Local Oklahoma Division of Forestry Representative(s):Name Kevin Keys
Address P.O. Box 1844, Ardmore, OK 73402 Phone Number 580-223-3973
Other Contact Information [email protected]
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Firewise Committee
Name
Billy Graham, RR 1, Box 171C, Temple, OK 73568 cell phone: 580-585-1384 e-mail: [email protected]
Henry Wartley, Temple, OK 73568
Louise Gower, Temple, OK 73568
Michael Hooper, P.O. Box 501, Temple, OK 73568 phone: 580-512-4315 e-mail: [email protected]
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PLAN CONTENTS
1. Community Background and Existing Situation2. Community Base Map and Other Visuals3. Objectives and Goals4. Prioritized Mitigation Recommendations5. Action Plan6. Wildfire Pre-Suppression Plan7. Additional Comments8. Community Assessment
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1) COMMUNITY BACKGROUND AND EXISTING SITUATION
Community Description:County: Cotton Latitude/Longitude: 34°16′16″N 98°14′5″W3
Frontage Road:
Nearest Fire Department (name/location): Temple Fire Department, Interface Areas: perimeter of City Year Established:
Community Size:Number of Lots: 604 Number of Structures: 604Estimated Acres: 832 Development Status: Completed
Community Infrastructure:Home Owners Association/Organization: Yes No If yes, attach a copy of ordinances.
Resident Population:Full TimePart-Time: 100-75% 75-50% 50-25% less than 25%
Wildfire Hazard Rating: (check one)Low Moderate High Extreme
Date Evaluated: October 10, 2009 Community Assessment: 8)
Community Assessment Highlights (roads, water sources, primary fuel types, utilities and topography)
1. Roads: narrow with limited space for passing a car and fire engine.2. Water Sources: pressurized hydrants distributed through-out the city3. Primary Fuel Types: tall grasses and tilled agricultural fields4. Topography: relatively level landscape
Community Wildfire History: (include surrounding areas)Relative Frequency: Wildfires are infrequent in the vicinity with occasional occurrence near Temple
Average about 5 wildfires of undetermined cause per year.Common Causes: Escaped debris burns and equipment are probably the most common causesAreas of Future Concern: Wildfire entering Temple from the perimeter is a concern, especially on the east side of
Temple where fuels extend into the town.
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2) COMMUNITY BASE MAP AND OTHER VISUALS
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3) OBJECTIVES / GOALS
Objectives:The objectives of this plan/report are to set clear priorities for the implementation of wildfire mitigation in the identified community. This includes prioritized recommendations for the community as a whole and also for individual homeowners where appropriate.
Goals:The goals are fuel reduction and structure ignitability reduction that will protect this community and its essential infrastructure. It also includes a wildfire pre-suppression plan.
4) PRIORTIZED MITIGATION RECOMMENDATIONS
The following recommendations were developed by the Community Firewise Committee as a result of the community wildfire risk assessment and follow-up meetings with local, state, federal and community stakeholders. A priority order was determined based on which mitigation projects would best reduce the hazard of wildfire in the assessment area.
Proposed Community Hazard Reduction Priorities:List area and treatment recommended.
1. Increase Education – Express the risks and threats2. Enforcement of City Ordinances and Codes on keeping property clean3. Reduce rates for city to clean absentee landlord/abandoned property4. Reduce number of condemned structures – city to remove and clean-up5. Plow fire breaks along agriculture lands surrounding the city6. County and State mowing – perimeter of the city – outside of city limits easements7. Develop and pass city code to limit storage of round hay bales inside city to a minimum of 100 feet form any
residence.
Proposed Structural Ignitability Reduction Priorities:Actions to be taken by homeowners.
1. Clean debris from around their property including down and pruned limbs2. 30 feet around home lean, clean and green during periods of dormant natural vegetation
Proposed Education and Outreach Priorities:Activities planned and implemented by community, local fire department and Department of Forestry
1. During Homecoming Parade have event at the fire department along with annual fund-raiser (meal) at the department (Firewise Brochures will be distributed to citizens attending fund-raiser (meal).
2. During Fire Prevention Week, distribute Firewise literature to parents at evening Headstart program
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5) ACTION PLAN
Funding Needs:Outline each project (list highest priority projects first) including estimated cost and potential funding sources.
1. No Funding necessary to accomplish Goals, will use State provided Firewise literature and brochures
Timetables:For each project (list highest priority projects first), provide an estimated duration, start date and targeted completion date.
1. Increase Education – Express the risks and threats: Homecoming Parade: Annual Firewise Event2. Enforcement of City Ordinances and Codes on keeping property clean (on-going but especially at end of
summer)3. Reduce rates for city to clean absentee landlord/abandoned property:
Start: 10/2009 Completed: 06/20104. Reduce number of condemned structures – city to remove and clean-up
Start: 1/2010 Completed: 09/20105. Plow fire breaks along agriculture lands surrounding the city
Start: 06/2010 Completed: 10/20106. County and State mowing – perimeter of the city – outside of city limits – easements
Start: 06/2010 Completed: 10/20107. Develop and pass city code to limit storage of round hay bales inside city to a minimum of 100 feet form any
residence.Start: 04/2010 Completed 01/2011
Assessment:Describe the strategy used to assess the plans progress and effectiveness.
1. Compare number of mailings on properties that are out of code.2. Visual inspection of Community for lack of adequate vegetation management inside of city.6 Community recognized as Firewise Community/USA
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6) WILDFIRE PRE-SUPPRESSION PLAN
A. Wildfire Protection ResponsibilityStructural Protection: Temple Fire DepartmentWildland Protection: Temple Fire Department
B. Incident Command Post LocationHaggar BuildingOld Gymnasium @ Temple High SchoolBaptist Church
C. Incident Staging Area LocationAirport: North SideDOT materials storage Area – 5miles west of Temple
D. Medical Unit Staging Area LocationGrocery store parking lotTemple High School oval - AuditoriumBaptist Church Youth building
E. Alarm ResponseFirst Alarm
Fire Department/Rescue Squad Travel Distance Response TimeTemple F.D. 0.2 mile <15 minutes
Second Alarm (report to designated staging area)Fire Department/Rescue Squad Travel Distance Response TimeCotton County:Walters F.D., Randlett F.D., Devol F.D., and Hulen F.D.
~10 miles 15 minutes +/-
Jefferson County:Hastings F.D. And Waurika F.D.
~10 miles 15 minutes +/-
Stephens County:Corum F.D., Comanche F.D and Empire F.D.
~10 miles 15 minutes +/-
F. Air SupportFixed Wing
Aircraft Contact Name Dispatching GuidelinesOklahoma Forestry Kevin Keys Call: 580-223-3973
HelicopterAircraft Contact Name Dispatching GuidelinesOklahoma Forestry Kevin Keys Call: 580-223-3973
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G. Water Availability (must be accessible to fire engines)Location: Throughout City Description: Pressurized HydrantsLocation: Water Tenders Description: Mutual Aid: Randlett and Walters Fire
Departments have Water Tenders
H. Communications (Attach Communications Plan if available)
Name Phone Number Radio FrequenciesDispatch/Fire DepartmentsTemple Fire Department RF 155.490 (Mutual Aid)State Fire RF 154.130
Local Department of Forestry OfficeArdmore Office 580-223-3973 To be assignedOther
I. Evacuation (Attach Evacuation Plan)N/A
J. Resource List
Name Contact Information Payment InformationSupport AgenciesOklahoma Forestry Kevin Keys No ChargesBureau of Indian Affairs No Charges
Tractor Operators
Crews
UtilitiesCotton Electric 800-522-3520American Electric Power 888-216-3523Centerpoint Electric 888-876-5786
FuelPilgreen Fuel and Farm Supply; Waurika, OK
580-228-3191 Can establish Account
Hop and Sack convenience store; Temple, OK
Can establish Account
Food and SuppliesHop and Sack convenience store; Temple, OK
Robert Crozier 918-696-3350 Can establish Account
Walters: United, and Dollar General
Can establish Account
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LodgingLawton, OK: multiple Credit CardWichita Falls, TX: multiple Credit CardDuncan, OK: multiple Credit CardRV Hookups in Temple
7) ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
8) SEE CITY OF Temple WILDFIRE HAZARD ASSESSMENT
