Effective on October 14, 2009, The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ("NYSDEC") has revised Part 215 of its regulations to prohibit all open burning in New York State, with a limited number of exceptions. Go to the following web site for complete details, a Q&A listing, and to read a listing of the few exceptions to this new regulation: http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/58519.html All questions regarding these new regulations on open burning should be directed to the NYSDEC Region 8 office, 6274 Avon-Lima Rd. (Rtes. 5 and 20), Avon, NY 14414-9519 or by calling 585-226-2466.

The “ALERTS” system is designed to advise lake area residents of any widespread urgent situation that occurs during the course of the year.

Some examples of what might be considered an alert are:

• A boil-water advisory
• A no-swim advisory
• Road closings due to an emergency
• Other issues deemed appropriate by government or CLA officials
  

Automatic Alert Notification

If you want “ALERTS” automatically sent to your e-mail address when they occur, please complete the following form:

Upon submitting this form, an acknowledgement e-mail will be sent to you, confirming your participation.

NOTE 1: Your e-mail address will NOT be used for anything other than to receive “ALERT” notifications.
NOTE 2: If you participate in Automatic Alert Notification, please be sure to advise any friends or neighbors who are not “connected” if an alert is received.

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