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St. Johns County outlines drought risks, hydrant-inspection change and spring yard-waste rules
Summary
County public affairs and department officials warned of elevated drought and wildfire risk, said Water Utilities will inspect more than 5,000 hydrants to free fire-rescue staff, and reminded residents of spring “March Madness” yard-waste setout rules (items under 6 feet and 50 pounds).
St. Johns County officials summarized drought-related public-safety steps and solid-waste guidance after a recent Board of County Commissioners meeting, urging residents to conserve water, sign up for emergency alerts and follow curbside setout rules during the spring "March Madness" yard-waste season.
Wayne Larson, director of public affairs for St. Johns County, said the county and the National Weather Service briefed commissioners on "pretty extreme drought conditions" that have elevated wildfire risk. He urged residents to check irrigation systems, postpone yard burning where rules require, avoid parking on dry grass and call 911 immediately if they see smoke. "You can follow St. John's County emergency management on their Facebook page" or sign up for Alert St. Johns emergency notifications,…
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