Today's Fire Danger Level

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  • IGNITION: Fires can start from most accidental causes, but with the exception of lightning fires in some areas, the number of starts is generally low. 
  • SPREAD: Fires in open cured grasslands will burn briskly and spread rapidly on windy days. Timber fires spread slowly to moderately fast. The average fire is of moderate intensity, although heavy concentrations of fuel, especially draped fuel, may burn hot. 
  • SPOTTING: Short-distance spotting may occur, but is not persistent. 
  • CONTROL: Fires are not likely to become serious and control is relatively easy.
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5/13/13 - 5/19/13

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How to Create an Emergency Home Evacuation Plan

A place of safety and security, your home is there to offer protection to you and your family. However, unexpected emergencies can occur, causing you to flee your home quickly. A fire, flood, gas leak or natural disaster such as an earthquake or forest fire are all unpredictable. But with a little advance planning, you can ensure the safety of your family with an emergency home evacuation plan

  • Plan escape routes from your home. Aim to identify at least two routes from each room of the house, typically the normal route into and out of the room together with an alternative such as a window. Write them down for every room in your home. Keep your escape routes free from furniture, rubbish and obstructions.
  • Check that window or door keys are readily available, in the rooms in which they will be needed.
  • Consider purchasing an escape ladder from a hardware store if you have a multilevel home. Decide where it should be kept, ensuring it's easily accessible in an emergency.
  • Plan a meeting point, outside the house where everyone can gather after an evacuation. This could be a safe location in the garden, at a neighbor's house or with friends who live close-by. Remember that if a natural disaster strikes, other buildings may also be damaged, so select locations in the open -- for example, in front of a neighbor's property.
  • Hold a family meeting, and ensure everyone is aware of what to do in the event of an evacuation. Pay particular attention to the needs of the young and old. Make sure everyone understands the emergency routine.
  • Practice your plan regularly. Walk through each room with family members, and remind them what to do. Practice with blindfolds or in completely darkened rooms occasionally, to simulate a smoky atmosphere.
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National Weather Service Weather Summary Page

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Click here or the NOAA icon to view the current weather warnings, watches, and advisories. The link will provide you with up to date information about tornado warnings and watches, thunderstorm warnings and watches, burning flags, flood advisories, wind advisories, special weather statements, and hazardous weather outlooks.

Madison County Burn Line

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The Madison County Burn and Public Information Line is 573-783-4539
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