STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION
A State of Emergency is hereby declared for the County of Columbia, beginning at 16:00 hours today, March 11, 2025 for ALL outside burning. This ban will continue through March 16, 2025 when the New York State BURN BAN takes effect.
The State of Emergency has been declared due to emergency conditions produced by: severe drought conditions. Such conditions threaten or imperil the public safety of the citizens of Columbia County.
As Chief Executive of Columbia County, I have exercised the authority given to me under New York State Executive Law, Article 2-B, to preserve the public safety and hereby render all required and available assistance vital to the security, well-being, and health of the citizens of Columbia County.
I hereby direct all departments and agencies of Columbia County to take whatever steps necessary to protect life and property, public infrastructure, and provide such emergency assistance deemed necessary.
Signed in quadruplicate this 11th day of March, 2025.
Matt B. Murell, Chairman
Columbia County Board of Supervisors