Because of the recent heat wave and dry conditions, last week 140 calls to 911 resulted 70 emergency runs on Saturday and 154 calls sent teams out 71 times on Sunday. Here's hoping your weekend was a little more relaxing. The clearing was required by the Federal Aviation Administration to ensure that there are no obstacles in the Runway Objects Free Zones. Part 77, Florida Department of Transportation Licensing requirements and our own Martin County Code. Prior to the clearings, an environmental check for endangered and protected species is conducted and, if any found, relocated.
Congratulations are in order for three Martin County departments.
On June 24th, the Administration was notified that the Public Services Department, Parks and Recreation and the Library System were each recipients of a 1998 NACo Award. The three departments will be recognized formally at the July 7th Board meeting where the awards will be presented. These programs will join other award recipients in a catalog of innovative and progressive programs from across the country for sharing among county governments. News is out about the statewide ban on sale, use or discharge of recreational fireworks. Martin County's current drought index places the area far above the minimum standard for imposing the ban, so the ban is likely to stay in force.