drought
Rochester and surrounding counties are under severe drought (D2) conditions, leading Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a statewide burn ban from Oct. 2–15. The ban prohibits brush burning, debris fires, and uncontained campfires, though small cooking fires and backyard pits are allowed. The DEC reports fire danger levels are “high” across much of upstate, with […]
Most of Monroe County and surrounding regions are now under “severe drought” conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. In response, Governor Kathy Hochul issued a statewide burn ban effective October 2–15, prohibiting brush burning, debris disposal, and uncontained fires. Contained fire pits and small cooking fires remain allowed. The Department of Environmental Conservation reported […]
Monroe County is one of many counties in New York State that has been issued an elevated drought warning by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Department of Environmental Services. Due to the lack of rainfall this season stream levels and groundwater levels are extremely low Gov. Cuomo said in a statement. He is urging residents […]
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