Backup Documents 03/10/2009 Item # 4C
PROCLAMA rION
4C
WHEREAS, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners has been mDde DWDre Df
pDtential drought conditions due to significant rainfall deficits; and.
WHEREAS, widespread drought conditions in combination with abnormally cold and dry
wintertime weather conditions can result in severe wildfire threats and
outbreaks; and,
WHEREAS, wildfires pDse a serious threat to the lives and property of the residents and
visitors of Collier County; and,
WHEREAS, public safety agencies, the Division of Forestry, and members of the
community want to ensure that residents and visitors take respDnsibility to
minimize the outbreak and spread of wildfire; and,
WHEREAS, the public is requested to assist emergency respDnders by working to ensure a
defensible zone of 30' around their primary residence is clear of brush and
debris so as to minimize the spread of fire to homes and businesses; and,
WHEREAS, the public should help emtU'!JMCy vehiclu proceed safely to the scene by
yielding for their safe ptlSSage; and.
WHEREAS, residents slwuld ensure that tMir house numbers are clearly visible and
access can be made by emergency equipment to "-Ip protect their homes;
and,
WHEREAS, residents shtJuJd be prepDred for emergency situations including evacuations,
if conditions become severe,' and.
WHEREAS, residents should monitor local television, radio, and their NOAA Weather Alert
radio for ~ncy infOlY1lation during times of active wildfire events.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of CtJlHlty CMtmissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that March 10, 2009, be designated as
A Day of Heightened Awareness of Wildfire Danger in Collier County
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10th Day of March, 2009.
BOARD OF COVNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COVNTY, FLORIDA
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DONNA 'FIALA, CHAIRMAN
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