PRESS RELEASE
July 11, 2022
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:
1.. 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.
2. Building, maintaining, attending or using ay open fire or campfire except in a permanent stove
or fireplace or barbeque grills.
3. 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
writhing 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