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For Immediate Release
Burn Ban/Fireworks Ban
June 20, 2007
Due to the extremely dry conditions in Hernando County, the Board of County Commissioners has declared a drought emergency and activated the ordinance which prohibits open burning and the discharge of fireworks and incendiary devices.
The burn ban was enacted on April 3, 2007, and fireworks ban was effective June 12, 2007. Both will remain in effect until further notice. Only professionally conducted fireworks which are properly licensed and permitted are allowed in Hernando County. Prohibited fireworks include bottle rockets, firecrackers and roman candles. Sparklers are allowed with responsible adult supervision as long as the used pieces are placed in a bucket of water.
Assistant Fire Chief for Hernando County Fire Rescue Frank DeFrancesco said today, “Although the State of Florida has lifted the statewide burn ban, Hernando County’s specific drought index has not dropped sufficiently for us to lift the burn ban locally, so as of today, it remains in effect along with the fireworks ban. Even though you can purchase the fireworks locally, they may not be discharged here at this time. Only after we receive enough rainfall to enable us to safely lift the burn ban and fireworks ban will we make that recommendation to the Board.”
The burning prohibition does not apply to outdoor burning activity that has been permitted by the Division of Forestry. However, campfires, bonfires and burning of yard trash, household garbage, refuse or other debris is banned within the unincorporated areas of Hernando County.
Violators of the burning ban are subject to a fine not to exceed $500 or 60 days in jail or both.
Any questions about the burning ban may be directed to the Hernando County Fire Rescue Department at 540-4353.
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Brenda Frazier
Community Relations Coordinator
Hernando County Government
20 N. Main Street - Room 460
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 540-6780
(352) 754-4477 (fax)
brendaf@hernandocounty.us
From: Dimuro, Tracy
Date: 03/21/2007 03:22:18 PM
To: Masaryktown C/W -Mona Premorel
Cc: Cameron, John IV; Shirley Hamilton; Trillium C/W -Amy Kraut; Ciucci, Pete; Deso, Jason
Subject: Crime Watch information
Hi Chuck and Mona,
Sgt. Cameron wanted me to speak to you about possibly having a speaker attend your next monthly crime watch meeting to talk about gangs. Apparently some of the areas near 41 and County Line Rd. have seen an increase in graffitti and we would like to make sure that all three of your communities (Masaryktown, Garden Grove and Trillium) are informed and working together.
If I'm correct, your next meeting will be held on Monday, April 9th at 7:00 p.m. If this will work for all 3 groups, we would love to have Detective Ciucci enlighten you on issues pertaining to gang activity. Please keep me posted and let me know if you can accommodate us.
Thank you all for your continued hard work,
Tracy DiMuro
Community Relations Specialist II
352-754-6830 x53668
tdimuro@hernandosheriff.org
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