Houston experiencing severe drought conditions, KBDI at 715
HOUSTON - With the average Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) in Harris County now at 715, residents are being urged to take precautions against wildfires.
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The KBDI is a measure of how dry the ground is, and a reading of 715 indicates extreme drought conditions. Drought conditions begin at a KBDI of 575.
The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office is recommending that residents take the following steps to protect their homes from wildfires:
For more information on how to protect your home from wildfires, visit the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office website at www.hcfmo.org.