OUTDOOR BURNING BAN (TYPE II) IN EFFECT, Sep 10, 2020

OUTDOOR BURNING BAN
IN ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON
TYPE II BURN BAN IN EFFECT
AS OF 4:00 PM, September 9, 2020
NO OUTDOOR BURNING OF NATURAL DEBRIS – EVEN WITH A PERMIT.

Burn Ban – Type II includes a ban on all outdoor burning in unincorporated Island County including a ban on recreational fires that were otherwise exempt from a Type I burn ban and including a ban on the use and discharge of consumer fireworks, unless the use and discharge of such fireworks are authorized by a permit issued by the local fire official .The use of barbeque grills using propane or briquettes, or self-contained camp stoves are exempt from Type II burn bans and may still be used.

The danger of outdoor fires is very high right now. Please use extreme caution with any ignition source.

PROCLAMATION AND PUBLIC NOTICE

WHEREAS, by September 9, 2020, atmospheric conditions of reduced moisture levels, low humidity, and warmer weather have increased the risk of fire within the confines of Island County,

THEREFORE, in concurrence with the Fire Protection Districts of Whidbey and Camano Islands and the Northwest Clean Air Agency, I, Sheriff Rick Felici, serving as the Island County Fire Marshal, do hereby proclaim a BAN on ALL outdoor burning within the entirety of Island County

REPORT VIOLATIONS TO 911

This ban will remain in effect until further notice.

SHERIFF Rick Felici, Island County Fire Marshal

OUTDOOR BURNING INFORMATION:
Island County Code-Chapter 9.10
(https://library.municode.com/wa/island_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIXPUPESAMO_CH9.10OUBUPE)

FOR NORTHWEST CLEAN AIR AGENCY CALL 360-428-1617
(https://nwcleanairwa.gov/)

Website Accessibility Policy

South Whidbey Fire/EMS is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, South Whidbey Fire/EMS has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at (360) 321-1533

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

South Whidbey Fire/EMS has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, South Whidbey Fire/EMS regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at (360) 321-1533.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue