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Show 44 surplus fire equipment; Request USDS/ FSA assist with disaster programs and financial assistance fOT water wells and water development projects, Request county residents and visitors prevent fires; Request ban on burning permits when conditions warrant; Request ban on fire works; Request extra precautions with open fires. 14. May 13,2002 Duchesne County Emergency Declaration Anticipate termination of irrigation water from Moon Lake by end of May; Anticipate Loss of grazing permits in southern forested areas and Indian Canyon; Anticipate extreme fire danger impacting timber sales; Anticipate impact to agricultural economy and business; Anticipate limited firefighting resources; Anticipate economic impact from wildfire. No requests 15. May 20, 2002 Uintah County Emergency Declaration Anticipate impacts to agriculture, tourism, etc.; Anticipate continuing drought; Anticipate fire restriction to be put in place; Anticipate fire fighting resources limited; Anticipate financial condition to become difficult; Anticipate declining prices for agricultural products; Anticipate tourism industry to suffer. Request that Utah DES be named lead coordinating agency including coordination with FEMA. State economic assistance with business owners; State agricultural assistance with farmers and ranchers; State additional wildfire resources; State assistance with wells; State assistance with grazing permits; State obtaining surplus property; State financial assistance. Prepared by Fred May State Hazard Mitigation Officer |