Much
of Florida is abnormally dry for this time of year and our section of
the panhandle is facing moderate drought.
A
U.S. Drought Monitor report released last Thursday shows nearly 91
percent of Florida as suffering from abnormally dry or
drought conditions.
About
14 percent of the state, including Franklin, Gulf, Wakulla, Liberty
and Leon counties, is suffering moderate drought.
Moderate
drought means people could see low water levels in streams,
reservoirs and wells, with water shortages either developing or
imminent.
The
designation is not a surprise.
November
was the driest month on record for the state in 121 years and
Forestry officials have been warning residents against outdoor
burning for weeks because of the increased chances of wildfires.
The
Florida Forest Service is urging residents to exercise caution when
using fire outdoors, including: burn piles, camp fires and grills.
Remember
to build your campfires in an open area away from trees and
overhanging branches and never leave a fire unattended.
And
remember to completely extinguish your fire with water before leaving
it.
And
if you are using a propane grill, try to stay over bare dirt or
pavement – away from dead grass and weeds and never transport or
dump live coals from a grill.
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