The Board will receive a status report on the state of emergency at its next meeting on March 13 to decide whether to extend it. Long-term Drought models indicate that Southwest Florida will continue to experience drought conditions. On Feb. 23, the Governor declared a State of Emergency because the danger of wildfire continues to threaten the state with a major disaster. On Feb. 26, Florida s Agriculture Commissioner issued an emergency declaration banning outdoor burning for 39 of Florida s 67 counties, including Lee. Listen to your local officials about water restrictions in your area.
Drought conditions are fire conditions.
Trim tree branches that hang over structures. Connect garden hoses to outside taps and attach them with spray nozzles.