AUSTIN, Texas - The City of Austin and Travis County are reiterating the risk of wildfires with its "No-ember November" campaign.

The risk of wildfires is year-round in Central Texas. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson says "no-ember November" is a catchy way to get people's attention.

Risk of wildfires in Central Texas

What they're saying:

"This is one of the top three things that keeps me awake at night is something like a disaster or an emergency like this happening and people not being aware," Mayor Kirk Watson said.

On Oct. 20, Travis County and the City of Austin signed preemptive disaster declarations due to wildfire risk, so it's easier to get disaster relief if needed.

"You may ask why are we having another press conference about wildfires? That is how important we think this issue

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