The following factors shall be evaluated by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Foresry prior to requesting a burning ban:
- (1) Wildland fire occurrence. News reports, field reports and fire assistance requests shall be monitored for indications that wildfire activity is increasing above a normal or manageable level
(2) Current conditions.
- (A) Season.
- (B) Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) or Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI).
- (C) Weather.
- (3) Forecasted conditions.
- (4) Personal contacts. The Department shall contact local representatives of the areas affected.
Added at 14 Ok Reg 1236, eff 5-12-97
Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2125, eff 6-25-99
Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1768, eff 6-25-07