County posts rules for safe burning

 

PRACTICE SAFE BURNING

GEORGIA FORESTRY NO LONGER REQUIRES A BURN PERMIT FOR SMALL HAND-PILED VEGETATION. PLEASE FOLLOW THESE RULES TO BURN SAFELY! REMEMBER SSTAR

SPACE – Keep fire at least 25 feet away from forests and woodlands

SPACE – Keep fire at least 25 feet away from homes and structures

TIME – No burning before sunrise or after sunset

ATTENDANCE – Someone must be on site until fire is extinguished

REASONBABLE PRACTICES

• Keep tools and measures in place to prevent escaped fire
• Keep continuous pressurized water source on site
• Create a man-made or natural barrier to contain fire
• Keep hand tools or fore containing equipment on site
• Weather awareness No burning on National Weather Service red flag warning days

Remember the five responsibilities you have and must legally take when you burn hand-piled debris. If you have any questions, please contact the White County Department of Public Safety or White County Fire Department 706-865-9500.