STAGE 1 DROUGHT DECLARED IN NORTH CAROLINA
11 TIPS TO MAKE EVERY DROP OF WATER COUNT
The Poplar Drive Fires in Henderson County, North Carolina that have already scorched some 3,400 acres and destroyed a number of buildings and are threatening more. As of a few hours ago the fire has been 30% contained. Watauga County has seen several fires on Wednesday. The biggest fire is east of Boone in the Triplett community, where a fire burned about 225 acres around the Powder Horn Mountain development. The Collett Ridge Fire in Cherokee County in the SW corner of North Carolina has has burned since October 23rd. It continues to grow and now covers more than 4,300 acres in Nantahala National Forest.
These fires have erupted because of drought conditions. North Carolina's Governor has declared a state of emergency for 33 North Carolina counties, as well as for a State 1 Drought condition. Burn bans are in effect in western North Carolina counties.
Although, we are not at risk of forest fires in the Charlotte are, we have seen dry conditions and river levels dropping all around the Charlotte region due to lack of rain. It's more important than ever to "make every drop count."
11 Tips To Help Conserve North Carolina's Water Supply
- Limit watering of lawns, plants, gardens for plant survival only.
- Limit watering to no more than two days per week.
- Reuse household water whenever you can.
- Wait to plant new plants or seed your lawn.
- Limit use of water to clean outside areas of your home.
- Turn faucets off while showering, brushing teeth, washing dishes, etc.
- Run dishwashers and clothes washers only when they are full.
- Limit how often you wash your cars.
- Add flow restrictors and water saving devices where you can.
- Limit showers to five minutes.
- Put off filling your pool, if you have one.
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