Ventura County Fire Protection District Announces:
Vegetation Management Controlled Burn

Reagan Library, Simi Valley

A BURN IS SCHEDULED FOR
Wednesday
January 28, 2009
8:00 am – 10:00 am
WEATHER PERMITTING

The Ventura County Fire Protection District, in cooperation with Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (APCD), will be conducting a controlled burn in the area of the Reagan Presidential Library on Wednesday, January 28. The project is intended to reduce the threat of damage from wildfires in the area. The planning and preparation for this project has been ongoing to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the operation. The project will consist of the burning of vegetation piles that have been cut stacked and dried for burning.
Fire department units will closely monitor the burn for safety.
The Ventura County Fire Department works closely with APCD on all smoke management and health concerns. Every effort to reduce the impact of smoke to the area residence will be employed. The burn will be conducted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.. Pile burning will only be done under optimal weather conditions and is subject to cancellation.
Please watch road signs or postings in the area announcing this controlled burn. We encourage and need the community’s support for this safety project.