Today at 0900, the Lancaster County Board of Supervisors has declared a state of local emergency due to current extreme heat conditions and the increased threat of wildfires.

As of this date, there will be an open air burn ban in effect pursuant to Code of Virginia 15.2-922.1B.

The declaration provides the authority to the county's Department of Emergency Services during the existence of this emergency to perform the powers, functions, and duties as prescribed by state and local laws, ordinances, resolutions, and approved plans in order to mitigate the effects of said emergency until conditions improve.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you.

D. Scott Hudson, Chief Deputy Coordinator Emergency Management
Department of Emergency Services County of Lancaster
8311 Mary Ball Road
Lancaster, VA 22503
(804) 462-6010 OFFICE
(804) 462-6008 FAX
(804) 436-3553 MOBILE