051-25 (RatifyingEmergencyOpenAirBurnBan) RESOLUTION
RATIFYING DECLARATION OF AN EMERGENCY BAN ON
OPEN-AIR BURNING
WHEREAS,because of extreme atmospheric and drought conditions,the threat of wildfires due to minimum
relative humidity, winds, and extremely low fuel moisture is increased thereby facilitating the possibility of
multiple and possibly large incidents that could threaten lives and property within Frederick County; and
WHEREAS, following the identification of the above-stated circumstances, the Frederick County Fire
Marshal, in coordination with the County Administrator, implemented emergency measures and declared an
emergency ban on open-air burning effective Friday, March 21, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Frederick County Board of Supervisors,pursuant to
Chapter 45, Article I1, Section 45-10E of the Code of Frederick County, ratifies the declaration of the
emergency ban on open-air burning issued on March 21, 2025.
ADOPTED this 260 day of March 2025.
Josh E. Ludwig, Chairman Aye John F. Jewell Aye
Heather H. Lockridge Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
Blaine P. Dunn Aye Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye
Robert T. Liero Aye
Michael L. Boll !e "
Clerk, Board of visors
County of Fre , irginia
Res. No. 051-25