Cal Fire is suspending residential burn permits in Mendocino County. Effective Monday at 12:01 you won’t be able to legally burn things like branches and leaves. The ground is very dry and gasses can catch fire very easily, leading to the burn ban. Cal Fire wants property owners to make sure there are at least 100 feet of defensible space around buildings and to make sure they’re ready to evacuate on a moment’s notice if necessary. There may be limited burning allowed for an essential reason Cal Fire gives the OK first. The latest burn ban does NOT include campfires in organized campgrounds or on private property. Campfires are OK as long as they are properly tended YOu can get a campfire permit from your local fire station or online.
As we approach the 4th of July holiday Cal Fire and Mendocino Office of Emergency Services are reminding people that all fireworks are illegal in Mendocino County. They say the illegal use of fireworks poses a serious threat to everyone’s safety . CAL FIRE and local fire and law enforcement agencies promise a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to the use and sale of illegal fireworks in Mendocino County this year. There are safe, organized, professional fireworks displays scheduled in Fort Bragg, Point Arena, and Ukiah this year.
The Veterans Services office in Ukiah is returning to its original location at 405 Observatory Avenue, Ukiah, CA. The office will be closed on Monday, July 1, and Tuesday, July 2. From Wednesday, July 3, to Monday, July 8, service hours may be limited as the relocation and setup process continues.
Lake County wants residents to take a survey about the heat and about those algae blooms that are more frequently happening on Clear Lake. The survey is part of an effort to understand how the county responds when the heat is on and the Lake is hot with those potentially toxic cyanobacterial blooms. Residents of Lake County, aged 18 or older, who have lived in the county for at least 6 months can take the survey. The chief investigator for the survey is Sarah Ryan, who is also the environmental protection director at Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians. She says the blooms affect people who live on or near the Lake. Local Tribes, community organizations, and other government groups will use the results to come up with a plan to deal with the heat and the algae. You can find the survey at the website charmlakecounty.org.
