Howell County Added to Burn Ban List; Izard Gets Disaster Status

Two county actions

Howell County has been added to a burn-ban list as drought conditions affect the area. Izard County has been given disaster status during the same period of drought.

The actions involve two different counties and two different forms of government response. Howell County’s addition concerns the burn-ban list. Izard County’s designation concerns disaster status.

What the designations mean for residents

The county actions identify drought conditions as the reason for the changes. Residents in Howell County should pay attention to the burn-ban listing and any instructions tied to it. Residents in Izard County should watch county and state notices connected to its disaster designation.

The status of each county may affect how local officials communicate with the public during the drought. Any additional restrictions, instructions or assistance connected to the designations would come through the responsible government offices.

Where the counties stand

Howell County is on the burn-ban list. Izard County has disaster status. Both actions reflect official recognition of drought conditions, but they are not the same designation.

Ozark Radio News reported the changes. The report is linked below for readers following the county actions and related records.