Otsego County, New York Burn Ban Lifted
According to the Otsego County Office of Emergency Services, the ongoing burn ban has been lifted as of today, November 22nd.
A press release issued by the office states: "In response to the Local State of Emergency Declaration issued by the County of Otsego on October 28, 2024, the County of Otsego has chosen to rescind our Local State of Emergency & Emergency Orders relative to Open Burns, effective immediately, November 22, 2024. Emergency Services would like to remind Otsego County residents that until the Governor’s Office rescinds the NYS proclamation relative to Open Burns that their orders remain in effect until at least November 30, 2024. Please visit the NYS DEC website regarding Open Burning for what is permitted and prohibited outside of the NYS proclamation, or the annual NYS Burn Ban in effect from March 16 – May 14."
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