Important Burn Information

April 30th is quickly approaching! We would like to thank all of you who have carefully raked your camps of leaves and debris this spring. For those who have yet to do this, we wanted to remind you that April 30th is the last day our burn permit allows for burning leaves in camp, and any camps not completed by that date must bag and pack your leaves out. You cannot dispose of them in our household waste dumpsters. We are already experiencing extremely dry conditions in camp. Several leaf burning piles that have been left unattended in camp this spring have reignited one to two days after campers have left due to high winds this spring in the basin. It’s very important to ensure that your burn pile is completely extinguished when you leave camp!

With the current drought and windy conditions that are expected to continue this spring and summer, there is a serious concern about extreme fire conditions this year. Attached is a defensive space message that has been sent to all HOA’s in the Lake Pillsbury basin by our Fire Chief at LPFPD. Please read the flyer and the Chief’s message as they both include some very good information about structure protection and the importance of keeping your roof, gutters and under your decks clear. 

Here are a few important reminders when burning leaves in your camps to help keep Westshore safe:  

Call ahead to confirm it is a burn day. Burning is not permitted on non-burn days. The Burn information number for Lake County is (707) 263-3121. – Burn your leaves in small piles. It’s important to burn in a safe location away from trees and vegetation. – Always have a fire extinguisher or water in a fire bucket available at your burn pile at all times.  – Make sure your burn pile is completely out before you leave. Letting our Caretakers know that you’ve extinguished your burn pile alerts them to keep an eye on it for a few days.
The deadline for raking and cleaning your camp is April 30th. In addition to cleaning and raking your camp, all paperwork must be filled out correctly and turned in, and your camp dues paid in full in order for you to receive the new gate combo this spring. 

We appreciate all of you for taking the time to clean up camp and help make Westshore as safe as possible before the next fire season hits. 

Thank you,
Westshore Board of Directors