Board ratifies local emergency and bans open‑air burning amid drought
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The board ratified the public safety director’s declaration of local emergency and county administrator’s order banning open‑air burning in St. Lucie County because of drought conditions; commissioners urged public outreach on compliance.
The St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners voted to ratify a local emergency declared by the public safety director and approved an administrative order banning open‑air burning due to drought conditions.
County Attorney Catherine Barbieri presented the resolution at the board's request; staff said the ban remains in effect and will likely continue while drought conditions persist. Commissioners urged communications staff to amplify the ban to reduce the risk of wildland and structure fires; the communications director said outreach would be increased but enforcement remains a challenge.
The resolution passed on a voice vote with no public comment.