Wildfire Preparedness

• Wildfire prep: Halifax fire crews offer free tips on protecting your home

  An awareness event was held in Fall River, N.S., on Saturday to inform residents how to prevent their homes from significant damage during a wildfire.

  Fire

  May 4
  
• Whistler prepares for wildfires with plan believed to be a first in B.C.

  "A lot of mountains, lakes and streams through here. One of the interesting challenges that we have here is, to our community, it's very much, made up of an intermix."

  Fire

  Apr 3
  
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• With flood and wildfire seasons nearing, take time to update your emergency plans: RDCO

  ‘Being prepared to look after your family for at least 72 hours in the event of an emergency is something we need to do each year.’

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2022
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• FireSmart launches landscaping program in Penticton, B.C. ahead of wildfire season

  FireSmart said they hope to help the community make informed choices about how to increase wildfire resiliency, especially around homes.

  Environment

  Apr 19, 2022
• How to prepare for a wildfire evacuation and what to do if one happens

  With climate change expected to deliver more frequent, more intense and longer wildfire seasons, here's how you can prepare in advance.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2021
• B.C. Cariboo region reflects on past fire damage while preparing for new wildfire season

  New initiatives are being funded to try and avoid the devastating effects of 2017's massive wildfires in the 100 Mile House area.

  May 22, 2019
• Wildfire preparedness workshop aims to inspire Okanagan farmers to get ready

  When wildfires threaten the Okanagan Valley in B.C.'s Interior, rural properties are particularly vulnerable.

  Feb 14, 2019