0400L-THURSDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/25/18

The words today are CRITICAL FIRE DANGER. We are in a FIRE WATCH and it’s not out of the question we could be upgraded to a RED FLAG WARNING.

From the DIRECTOR of E.M.- NO BURNING OF ANY KIND TODAY.

1- THE FIRE DANGER IS CRITICAL!!

2- BURNING OF ANY KIND IS NOT RECOMMENDED. EVEN A SMALL TRASH FIRE COULD CAUSE EMBERS TO FLY OUT AND THEY CAN TRAVEL A LONG WAY AND START A FIRE.

3-Financial responsibility for any fire that destroys a neighbor’s property will be with the fire starter. PLEASE, BE CAREFUL!!

4-REPORT ANY SMOKE OR FIRE TO 911 IMMEDIATELY.

5- Here is your forecast for today; Sunny with highs in the mid 60’s. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon gusting to 35 mph.

Tonight-Clear, with lows in the mid 40’s. South winds 15 to 20 mph gusting to 35 mph.

HAVE A GREAT DAY AND WEAR PANTS!!

MIKE