Travis County Commissioners Court
Tuesday, June 14, 2011 (Agenda)
Item 1
Item number 1 a special item, consider and take appropriate action on an order concerning outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of Travis County.
mr. Lee.
>> good morning, judge, Commissioners.
hersceel, lee, Travis County fire marshal.
the drought index is 671.
the 14-day forecast for Travis County takes us into the 700 to 800 range and is a reminder 800 is a total absence of moisture.
in the last two weeks there have been 36 responses to outdoor fires in Travis County.
the ban in place now will not expire until June 29 and my recommendation is leave that burn ban in place.
>> questions or comments?
by taking no action today, we leave in place the current ban against outdoor burning, and for those with questions, they can contact the fire marshal's office or any member of the Commissioners court and get a copy of the order which sets forth circumstances under which burning outdoors is allowed.
>> could you give your telephone number for the public so they will have a way to get in contact with you if there are questions?
>> main office number for the Travis County fire marshal (512)854-4621.
>> thank you.
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