| Fire Prevention Awareness Week... |
| Monday, 06 October 2008 11:08 | |
Fire Weather/Fire Prevention Awareness Week Day 1
In conjunction with federal and state land
management agencies, the National
Weather Service in Jackson, Kentucky
is participating in the Fire Prevention
Awareness Week from October 6th through
the 10th. During the week, different topics
concerning fire weather and fire prevention
will be discussed, which will help educate
listeners and the public and increase the
awareness of fire weather and fire safety.
The topic today is general fire weather.
Weather is one of the most significant factors in
determining the potential and severity of wildfires.
The spread rate and intensity of fires are directly
related to the wind speed, temperature, and
relative humidity. Also, climatic conditions, such
as long term drought, play a major role in the
number and intensity of wildfires.
Accurate and timely weather information is vital
to the planning and execution of wildfire
suppression actions. A core mission of the National
Weather Service is to provide daily fire weather
forecasts to federal and state land management
agencies. In addition, specialized and detailed
forecasts are provided, when needed, to aid in
suppressing wildfires and managing prescribed
burns.
Unfortunately, the leading cause of wildfires in
Kentucky is arson. Statewide, more than 60 percent
of all wildfires are set intentionally by arsonists.
The thoughtless acts of arsonists not only damage
forests, watersheds, and wildlife habitat, but they
also pose a direct threat to you and your property.
Help fire and law enforcement authorities catch
arsonists by providing information. Simple tips
often pay off during an investigation. Call
the target arson hotline at 1-800-27-ARSON,
or 1-800-272-7766.
During the week, a series of topics concerning
fire weather and prevention will be addressed.
The topic for tomorrow will be: understanding
how weather conditions affect fire
behavior.
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