Welcome to the LICC
     Welcome to the Louisiana Interagency Coordination Center Web-Site. The purpose of this site is to provide agencies and the general public easy access to information and links concerning fire and emergency procedures and guidelines. The Federal and State menus to the right are direct links to other web-sites containing additional or more complete information in various areas of concern pertaining to fire and emergencies.

Indices/Fire Danger Ratings

Station Obs
Date

Ob
Tm

O
T
W		 Dry
Tmp
RH		 M
L		 HC
Rsk		 Wind 10
Hr		 Temp %RH
Dur
Amt		 Y
L		 FHC
Rsk
ID Name Dir SP Max Min Max Min
160401
 Caney
12-Oct-07
13
0
1
76
32
 
0
46
6
 
79
40
100
32
0
0
 
0
161803
 Natchitoches
12-Oct-07
13
0
1
81
32
 
0
352
6
 
86
47
98
29
0
0
 
0
161902
 Gum Springs
12-Oct-07
13
0
1
78
30
 
0
46
6
 
84
51
88
30
0
0
 
0
162302
 Vernon
12-Oct-07
13
0
1
79
37
 
0
346
5
 
85
55
83
34
0
0
 
0
162303
 Dove Field
12-Oct-07
13
0
1
77
41
 
0
17
6
 
82
52
99
41
0
0
 
0
162401
 Evangeline
12-Oct-07
13
0
1
75
38
 
0
3
4
 
81
49
98
38
0
0
 
0
162502
 Catahoula
12-Oct-07
13
0
1
73
52
 
0
89
4
 
79
50
93
49
0
0
 
0


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Wildfire Prevention Tips

Campfire Tips
  • Check for local fire restrictions before going camping.
  • Keep a shovel and water available.
  • Build campfires in an area free from litter, grass, and other flammable material.
  • Use a campfire ring when possible.
  • Keep fire small and controllable.
  • Never leave a campfire unattended.
  • Drown all campfires and charcoal with water and stir until ashes are cold to the touch.
  • Make sure the campfire is DEAD OUT before leaving the site.

Debris Burning Tips

  • Build debris piles away from structures, vegetation, power lines, or other flammable material.
  • Cover piles and wait until after it rains to burn.
  • Clear litter and grass at least 5 feet away from piles.
  • Keep piles small and free of dirt.
  • If burning debris in a barrel, cover top with 1/2 inch or less mesh screen.
  • Never leave a burning debris pile unattended.
  • Make sure the pile is DEAD OUT before leaving the site.

Hunter Tips

  • Drown all campfires and charcoal with water and stir until ashes are cold to the touch.
  • Keep fire small and controllable.
  • Never leave a campfire unattended.
  • Make sure the campfire is DEAD OUT before leaving the site.
  • Use an ashtray; Completely extinguish cigarettes.
  • Never park on dry grass.
  • Check for local fire restrictions before going hunting.

Vehicle Tips

  • Never park any vehicle on dry grass.
  • Grease wheel bearings, check tires, and secure safety chains on trailers.
  • All ATV's/OHV's require a properly functioning spark arrestor.
  • Check and clean spark arrestors.
  • Carry a fire extinguisher.
  • Use an ashtray; Completely extinguish cigarettes.

Visit the Wildfire Prevention Pages on the Kisatchie National Forest's Website Large Animated FLAME

An Animated Fireman using a Fire Extinguisher