Fire Alert Information
The background color of the 'Fire' link located at the top of every page indicates the current Fire Alert status level.There are two possible colors:
Green,
and
Red.
The HLA Fire Alert Level is typically in compliance with the level defined by Summit County, although the HLA board can choose to be more restrictive.
Details of each level are defined below.
Alert Condition Details
Green Fire Alert Condition - LOW
The Green Fire Alert Condition indicates that the fire danger is LOW.
Members MAY:
Have fires in APPROVED fire pits.
Cook outdoors with LP gas, natural gas, coal, or charcoal briquettes.
Utilize outdoor LP or natural gas appliances.
Utilize interior fireplaces that are maintained and in safe operating condition
Members MUST:
Have a fire extinguisher, hose, or water bucket available at all approved fire pits.
Fires must be kept to a modest size.
Always exercise caution and care.
Red Fire Alert Condition - HIGH
The Red Fire Alert Condition indicates that the fire danger is HIGH to EXTREME.
In this condition, ALL wood, coal / charcoal fires are PROHIBITED.
Members MAY:
Cook outdoors with LP or natural gas.
Utilize outdoor LP or natural gas appliances.
Utilize interior fireplaces that are maintained and in safe operating condition.
Members MUST:
Always exercise extreme caution and care.
The "open fire" signage on the property at any given time has the final say as to whether or not fires are permitted.
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