According to a series of notices from Beaver County, residents can find updated information regarding local services and safety regulations. The county has issued several alerts ranging from utility restoration procedures to fire restriction orders.
Residents whose gas meters were removed due to flood damage must complete specific steps before natural gas service can be restored. According to officials, a licensed professional must conduct a pressure test of the home's gas piping system, and all gas lines and appliances must be inspected for safe operation. Additionally, any damages must be repaired or replaced. Enbridge Gas will only reinstall meters after the system has been tested and certified as safe.
Stage 1 Fire Restriction Orders have been established for unincorporated areas of Beaver County due to dry vegetation and weather conditions in Southwest Utah. These measures, implemented by the State Forester and county commission, prohibit open fires except in approved rings or grills at developed campgrounds or fire pits at private residences that have pressurized water systems. Other prohibited acts include smoking outside of enclosed vehicles or paved areas, discharging fireworks or pyrotechnic devices, cutting or welding metal in dry vegetation, and operating certain small internal combustion engines without a working spark arrestor.
Violations of these fire restrictions are punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. These regulations do not affect private lands within incorporated towns or city limits. Exemptions are provided for persons with a permit or waiver from the Division and on-duty firefighters performing official duties.
Other community notices include a reminder that starting in 2029, voters must request a ballot by mail to receive one. Residents can make these requests at www.voter.utah.gov or by contacting local offices.
