T his warning is for Tompkins County, but I think it also includes all regions in CNY. Please share as appropriate. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Marcia Lynch <mly...@tompkins-co.org> Date: Wed, May 2, 2018 at 12:43 PM Subject: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *Tompkins County Under a “Red Flag” Warning. Dry, Windy Conditions Pose Fire Threat*
*Tompkins County Under a “Red Flag” Warning. Dry, Windy Conditions Pose Fire Threat* Tompkins County is included in a “red flag area,” reported by the National Weather Service in Binghamton. Weather conditions, with low humidity and gusty winds, are ripe for rapid fire spread. The Tompkins County Department of Emergency Response reminds residents that an outside burn ban is in effect through May 15th. “A response to an outdoor fire during the burn ban period will likely include the local fire department and law enforcement,” says Director of Emergency Response Lee Shurtleff. “A New York State Department of Environmental Conservation officer or forest ranger may be dispatched to assist the firefighting efforts and determine the origin and cause of the fire. If appropriate, summonses may be issued to violators of the burn ban. “Grass and brush fires can occur and spread rapidly, creating threats to people, wildlife, buildings, vehicles, or other property, Director Shurtleff states. “Preventing such fires is critical, especially during posted red flag warnings.” *Contact: Lee Shurtleff, Director of Emergency Response, 607-257-3888* *- END -* ------ Marcia E. Lynch Public Information Officer 125 E. Court Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: 607-274-5555/Fax: 607-274-5558 www.tompkinscountyny.gov Tompkins County values *Inclusion Through Diversity*. For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.
Tompkins under red flag warning,, signaling fire threat.pdf
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