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RECORDED IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
JEFFREY R SMITH, CLERK OF COURT
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY FL
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY ORDER 2020-003
WHEREAS, on April 3, 2020, I, in my official capacity as County Administrator, and
acting pursuant to section 101.10(1) of the Code of Indian River County, and Resolution 2019-
55 of the Board of County Commissioners, declared that a local state of emergency existed in all
of Indian River County, Florida, by reason of wildfires; and
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2020, and again on April 16, 2020, I, in my official capacity as
County Administrator, and acting pursuant to section 101.10(1) of the Code of Indian River, and
Resolution 2019-55 of the Board of County Commissioners, declared and extended the local state
of emergency in all of Indian River County, Florida, by reason of wildfires; and
WHEREAS, by reason of such declarations of a state of emergency, and pursuant to the
authority granted in me in my capacity as County Administrator, I am authorized to enter
emergency orders necessary to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Indian
River County, including, without limitation, those orders authorized in chapter 252, Florida
Statutes, and chapter 101 of the Code of Indian River County, and other applicable law;
NOW, THEREFORE, this Emergency Order is issued declaring and extending
a countywide, mandatory burn ban that prohibits all outdoor burning that has not been specifically
permitted by the Florida Forestry Service. Bonfires, campfires, and the burning of vegetative
(yard) debris is not allowed at this time.
THIS EMERGENCY ORDER shall be in effect throughout Indian River County from 8
a.m. on April 16, 2020 until 8 a.m. on April 23, 2020, or until further order.
DONE AND ORDERED this 16' day of April, 2020.
Jason E. 13roAn, Indian River County Administrator
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ADMINIS TRA TOR
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
1801 2711 Street, Vero Beach, Fl. 32960-3388
PHONE: 772-226-1408