West Plains, MO. – The Howell County Commission has implemented a Burn Ban Order #2022-014. For Howell County Missouri in effect until action is taken by the Howell County Commission to terminate.
A Burn Ban is ordered due to Howell County being in a D2 Severe Drought Situation according to the National Integrated Drought Information System, and It has been determined by the Missouri State Fire Marshall that a ban is appropriate for Howell County.
Dry conditions and above normal temperatures contribute to extreme dangers of burning and as the conditions are expected to prevail over the next couple of weeks according to the National Weather Service therefor actions have been taken to help protect people and property in Howell County.
The Following acts will be prohibited within the boundaries of Howell County by all citizens and visitors:
- Careless use of materials, including cigarettes, cigars and smoking pipes, Discard shall be in a manner to prevent threat from smoldering remains initiating a fire.
- Building, maintaining, attending or using any open fire or campfire except in a permanent stove or fireplace or barbeque grills.
- Prescribed burning of all fence rows, field, wild land, ravines, trash and debris. Prescribed burning may be exempted from the order where such burning is necessary and has been specifically approved in writing by the Howell County Director of Emergency Management or other appropriate office of this County.
Knowing and willful violation of the Ordinance shall constitute a misdemeanor and any person convicted of such violation shall be punished as provided law.
Questions may be directed to the Howell County Commission at 417-256-3872
Or Howell County Emergency Management at 417-255-0515 or by Email to howellcountyemd@gmail.com
