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Environmental Health and APC

Objective 1.2. Decrease the number of open burning violations in Stark County by 10% by 2020.

Current Value

91.00

Q2 2020

Definition

# of OB violations

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Story Behind the Curve

Open burning is any set outdoor fire that does not vent to a chimney or stack. Some studies indicate that even small camp fires burning clean wood can emit harmful chemicals. Burning "unclean" materials can be even more hazardous. For example, burn ing refuse in burn barrels or open piles, the potential cost to health, homes and the environment far exceeds the price of adequate collection services.

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Action Plan

Canton City Publich Health (CCPH) plans to protect our neighbors by ensuring that they know what can burnt and where. To accomplish this CCPH plans to speak on radio spots about open burning and potential penalties for violations of open burning rules. CCPH will implement a policy to provide 1st time open burning violators with information about fines for repeat violations. CCPH will provide open burning information on social media and current info at www.cantonhealth.org.

CCPH will also work with municipalities to ensure that they are providing correct information to their consituents and to ensure that local codes are not in conflict with state rules.

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