1996-09-06 EMx Exhibits
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PROCLAMATION DECLARING A BURNING BAN
IN THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER
Pursuant to County Ordinance Article II, Section 6.7-16 a State of Emergency is
in existence in the County of New Hanover.
I, HEREBY PROCLAIM, a Burning Ban in the County of New Hanover effective
September 6, 1996, until further notification.
Adopted this the 6th day of September 1996.
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Robert G. Greer
Chairman
Attest:
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cle F. Harrell
Clerk to the Board
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Hew Ka~YerCountr Managtr'S omce · 320 ChrstnatStrett, Room 502 · Willlllngtllll,H( 18(01 . (910)341-7184 . Fax: (910)341-4027
For Immediate Relta$e
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Contact:
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UBURNING BAN UFTED"
-The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners has lifted the burning ban issued in
conjunction with Hurricane Fran. Now all residents of New Hanover County may burn debris.
Certain stipulations do still apply to all such instances.
· Residents living within city limits are reminded 1hat they are still subject to any and all
local outdoor burning regulations normally applicable in their locales.
· Residents outside the city limits are still encouraged to use the County's hurricane
debris removal system whenever possible, rather than burning, in order to maintain
air quality.
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· ,': If residents choos~ to bum debris, all regulations of the State Fire Code and Division
of Forestry Resources still apply.
For a reCOf'ded message regarding the State Fire Code and Division of Forestry bunting
,.egulati<m$~ and a list of locations where burning permits may be obtained, please call
the Nt:W Hanover CounW hotline at 341-7157.
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NEW HANOVER CO.
80. OF COMMISSIONERS
PRESSRELEASE
New Hanover County Manager's Office. 320 Chestnut Street, Room 502 . Wilmington, NC 28401 . (910)341-7184 · Fax: (910)341-4027
For Immediate Release
Date:
Contact:
Phone:
Fax:
October 2,1996 0 / CA /l n - .
Patricia A. Melvin, Assistant to the County Manger , V- 0/ ~ V ~
(910)341-7184
(910)341-4027
County Relaxes Burning Restrictions
-Effective Thursday, October 3, 1996, New Hanover County Board of Commissioners will permit
burning of vegetative debris In the unincorporated areas of the County, with certain stipulations. The
stipulations which have been Imposed are as follows.
· Burning will only be allowed on properties with a minimum of three acres of contiguous
property.
· The fire must be no less than 250 feet from dwellings or businesses on adjacent property.
· Burning will be allowed between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Fnday, or Saturday.
'. Burning must not create a nUisance for neighbors, pedestnans, or dnvers.
· Daily restnctlons or prohibitions to open burning may be effected, when unfavorable weather
conditions pose a risk of fire or health hazards.
· Burning must still comply with State Fire Code and the Division of Forest Resources. Thus,
burning permits must be obtained from the DiviSIon of Forest Resources or one of Its
authorized agents. The State Fire Code requires that fires not be closer than 50 feet to any
structure on your property, and must be attended at all times, With appropriate fire
extingUisher available,
A special telephone Information line has been established for Citizens to obtain InformatIon on burning
regulations and daily restnctlons whIch may be appropnated due to weather conditions. Citizens are
urged to call thiS number pnor to kindling any fires. The information number is: (910)341-7157.
For more infonnation, please contact Mr. Phil ](ouwe, Fire Administrator,
(910)341-7420.
SUPPLEMENT TO PROCLAMATION DECLARING A STATE OF EMERGENCY
IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY
WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners declared a State of
Emergency pursuant to County Ordinance Article II, Section 6.7-16 and Chapter 166A of the North
Carolina General Statutes, on September 4, 1996~ and
WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners has determined that in the
interest of public health and safety a curfew be established in New Hanover County~
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT all persons in New Hanover County
shall observe a curfew and remain in their houses or other shelter during the hours from 10:00 P.M.,
September 6, 1996, to 6:00 A.M. on September 7, 1996.
PROCLAIMED at 5:00 P.M. on the 6th day of September 1996.
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Robert G. Greer
Chairman
Attest:
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L ie F. Harrell
Clerk to the Board