WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Westmoreland does hereby find as follows:
- That due to the lack of rainfall, the extremely dry conditions and the danger that any
open burning could cause the County of Westmoreland is enacting a Burning Ban until
further notice. The County of Westmoreland is facing a condition of extreme peril to the
lives, safety, and property of the residents of Westmoreland County; and - That as a result of this extreme peril, the proclamation of the existence of an
emergency is necessary to permit the powers of government to deal effectively
with this condition of peril.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY PROCLAIMED that an emergency now exists throughout said County;
and
IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED that during the existence of said emergency the powers, functions, and duties of the Director of Emergency Services and the Coordinator of Emergency Services of the County of Westmoreland shall be those prescribed by state law and the ordinances, resolutions, and approved plans of the County of Westmoreland in order to mitigate the effects of
said emergency.
Effective: July 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM
