Unless we get some rain on Sunday, the restrictions will go into effect on Monday, Sep 8 at noon. Here is a list of the most common activities that are temporarily suspended:
- mechanical brushing;
- using fire- or spark-producing tools, including cutting tools;
- using or preparing fireworks or pyrotechnics;
- grinding, including rail grinding;
- mechanical land clearing;
- clearing and maintaining rights of way, excluding residential lawn mowing
- operating a power saw (chainsaw);
- welding;
- portable wood chipping, milling, processing or manufacturing;
Residential lawn mowing is not banned, but it should be accompanied by a working garden hose that can reach the entire area and a minimum 1-hour fire watch afterwards.
We understand that this creates a hardship on anyone who makes their living in the tree business. We also know it throws a kink into the plans of anyone who is working on getting their firewood ready for the fall. Implementing these restrictions is not something I take lightly, but considering our remoteness, I feel it is time.
Please call the firehall at 250.335.2611 if you have any questions.