BURN BAN EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
Parish President Kevin Davis signed an emergency order today for St. Tammany Parish that prohibits burning for 10 days. The continuing lack of rainfall and yard fires getting out of control has prompted this action.
“Dry conditions have provided fuel to fires in St. Tammany Parish,” said Davis. “At the request of St. Tammany’s fire chiefs, I am imposing a burn ban effective immediately. The ban will be reviewed in 10 days.”
“Our goal with this burn ban is not to cause inconvenience or to issue citations, but to protect the public safety. I strongly urge our residents to comply with this order. Please do not endanger yourselves or others, or risk damage to your property, by violating this ban,” said Fire Services Director John O’Neil.
Penalties for violation can include up to 30 days in jail and/or a $500 fine.