Fire Hazard During A Drought

This week’s blog is about Southwest Florida’s severe drought, and how you can help. The Southwest Florida Water Management District enacted Phase I water shortage restrictions going in effect May 12, 2020 through July 1, 2020, except where stricter measures have been imposed by local governments. What does this mean for us in Charlotte County? The second link below shows us that Charlotte County will now be restricted to watering lawns twice per week. Already this year, fires caused homes to be evacuated in Charlotte County and destroyed more than 3,500 rental cars at Southwest Florida International Airport. According to Melinda Avni, a mitigation specialist with the Florida Forest Service, who accounts for wildfires throughout Southwest Florida, “If you had a cooking fire or a fire pit and you’ve left it unattended, or maybe you just let it burn down and you consider it out, it’s not really out, you need to get some water on that, get some sand on it, stir it around, turn it over, keep it wet.” All good things to keep in mind, during this time of year. From all of us at Southwest Florida Dream Builders, stay safe and please don’t start any fires in our favorite town! If you would like to know more about land or homes in the local area be sure to make an appointment with Southwest Florida Dream Builders and save a spot for your dream home today!