Wildfire mitigation and preparation resources, educational tools, and news for homeowners and communities in high-risk areas.
British Columbia, Canada
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FireSmart BC retweeted
Category 2 & 3 fire prohibitions are in effect throughout much of BC
If you’re planning on travelling during this long weekend please stay safe and prepared
Please take precaution with any fire use stay up-to-date on wildfire activity
Stay up to date with the #BCWildfire App
FireSmart BC retweeted
Wildfire season is here, and the risks aren’t always obvious. Messy gutters look untidy, but more importantly, those dry leaves and debris are the perfect kindling for flying embers.
See your property through FireSmart eyes at firesmartbc.ca/prepare/
FireSmart BC retweeted
In addition to local sources of info, such as your First Nation or local government, here are some trustworthy channels you can turn to for #BCwildfire 🔥
@BCGovFireInfo
@EmergencyInfoBC for emergency info
@DriveBC for road info
@BCFireSmart for fire prevention
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FireSmart BC retweeted
Making your home & property @BCFireSmart can help decrease the intensity & slow the spread of wildfires 🔥
Here are some tips: firesmartbc.ca/firesmart-tip…
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FireSmart BC retweeted
Get prepared for #BCwildfire 🔥
Make grab-and-go bags: PreparedBC.ca/grab-and-go ✔️
FireSmart your home: @BCFireSmart
Check your insurance: InsuranceBureau
Know where to find info. Visit @EmergencyInfoBC
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FireSmart BC retweeted
As the weather starts getting warm, now is the perfect time to prepare for wildfires 🔥
Make grab-and-go bags: PreparedBC.ca/grab-and-go ✔️
Make your home emergency plan: PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPlan ✔️
FireSmart your home: @BCFireSmart
Check your insurance: ibc.ca
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FireSmart BC retweeted
We’re proud to support our partners at @BCFireSmart and @FireSmartAB in the annual call for nominations for the Lynn Orstad Award, co-founded by Co-operators.
Nominate someone in your community by Feb. 28 at: firesmartbc.ca/lynnorstadawa…
FireSmart BC retweeted
Travelling with kids? We've got you covered. Keep an eye out for Spiderman, Cinderella, and Ariel at our busiest terminals to keep the kiddies entertained 👀
@StreamofDreams, @ParksCanada and @BCFireSmart will also be dropping by to chat with passengers before their sailing 🙌
FireSmart BC retweeted
We have some exciting news to share!
@BCFireSmart & the Fire Chiefs Association of BC have selected the RDKB to launch the province's first #FireSmart on Wheels Trailer to educate community members on wildfire preparedness.
rdkb.com/Regional-Government…
FireSmart BC retweeted
#Accessibility matters! I thrilled we finally have the #DescribedVideo version of #TheTest available for viewers with low or no vision. This is an important element that is often missed. Thanks to @BCFireSmart for being a big part of this solution!
youtu.be/a43VvriwoCE
FireSmart BC retweeted
As the snow melts, expect an active spring wildfire season ahead according to long-range forecasts. The widespread drought, persisting due to insufficient rain, heightens the risk of quick-fire starts and rapid growth.
FireSmart BC retweeted
To learn more about the Lot 47 Prescribed Fire Project, which was one of several burns conducted near Lytton last year, watch the full case study video: ow.ly/VcRS50QNNcm
FireSmart BC retweeted
Thanks to #BCWildfire crews, First Nations and local governments who are working tirelessly in BC. To support first responders, please listen to your local officials, have a grab-and-go kit ready & follow evacuation orders. emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca
ALT Thank you to all wildfire responders
FireSmart BC retweeted
Being an everyday wildfire hero only requires doing a few everyday chores, keeping lawns < 10cm high, raking up dead leaves, and cleaning roofs and gutters. Learn more things you can do at FireSmartBC.ca
#DNVFRS #NVanDistrict #BCFireSmart
FireSmart BC retweeted
If you are in areas of #BC impacted by Wildfires:
- Review #Evacuation Orders & Alerts: Refer to local authorities & EmergencyInfoBC.ca
- Know #BCWildfire locations: @BCGovFireInfo & ow.ly/qZnJ50NY3tE
- Check road conditions: @DriveBC & DriveBC.ca
Individuals in the vicinity of existing wildfires are urged to stay alert and aware of the current wildfire situation and seek the most up-to-date evacuation info from their regional district, First Nation or other local authority. #BCWildfire @PreparedBC @EmergencyInfoBC
FireSmart BC retweeted
As the weather starts to warm up, the BC Wildfire Service is supporting cultural and prescribed burning projects across the province. Last week the Williams Lake Fire Department partnered with BCWS on a prescribed burn to reduce wildfire risk to the community.
FireSmart BC retweeted
As the weather gets warmer it's time to start thinking about #BCwildfire preparedness 🔥🔥
We all play a role in mitigating wildfire risks around our homes by doing @BCFireSmart activities that can decrease the intensity of a wildfire and slow its spread: preparedbc.ca/wildfires
FireSmart BC retweeted
Take a moment to hear from unit crew supervisor Kiah Allen, and initial attack crew supervisor and qualified faller trainer Katherine Grahn, about their experiences and advice for women in the wildland firefighting industry.
youtu.be/dir1bSxeIyQ
FireSmart BC retweeted
This International Women's Day we celebrate all the women, past, present and future, who have contributed to the BC Wildfire Service. #IWD2023
FireSmart BC retweeted
What is a grab-and-go bag? It’s a small emergency kit that's easy to take with you in case you need to leave home due to hazards such as:
• floods
• tsunamis
• landslides
• wildfires
Here's a list of items to pack in your grab-and-go bag: preparedbc.ca/grab-and-go
