Douglas County increases options for open burn logging and burn ban notifications

As a part of the ongoing effort to increase the safety of open burning in the unincorporated area, Douglas County has increased the options for citizens to log their burns and receive burn ban notifications.

A new online form is available to log the start and completion of an approved burn online in addition to the option of logging a burn by calling the burn hotline (785-832-5394). The online form requires a valid address in the unincorporated area of Douglas County. The form will display as “closed” when there is a burn ban. 

Both methods require the following information:

1. Location of the burn
2. Name, address and telephone number of the individual responsible
3. Duration and schedule of the burning
4. Description of the proposed burn (size/acreage, material and reason for burn)

A new subscription is available for individuals who want to receive a notification when a burn ban is issued in addition to calling the burn hotline. Individuals who receive weather alerts through the Northeast Kansas Notification System (Everbridge) can log in to their account and add Douglas County Burn Ban Notifications to their subscriptions. To create an account, visit dgcoks.gov/emalerts.

The Open Burning resolution requires open burning to be reported to the Douglas County Dispatch Center except for those defined as recreational burning. Recreational burning is allowed during a burn ban and never needs to be registered. 

For more information about open burning regulations and safety, visit dgcoks.gov/openburning.