Westmoreland County Virginia Imposes Temporary Burn Ban

The boar of Supervisors have passed a burn ban due to the dry conditions.

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Westmoreland does hereby find as follows:

1. 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
2. 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