Posted:
April 30, 2021
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day May 1
Saturday, May 1 is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day and residents across the East Kootenay are being urged to spend some time tomorrow thinking about how they can help protect their homes and properties from the risk of wildfire.
“Whether you live in a municipality or in a rural area, there are a variety of actions each of us can take to reduce the number of wildfire hazards on our properties. From bigger actions like reducing fuel sources around your residence, to small ones like clearing eaves of dead, dry leaves and debris, there are numerous options to explore,” explained Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Wildfire Resilience Supervisor Terry Balan.
Canyon News
MALIBU The city of Malibu is inviting all community members to participate in Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on Saturday, May 1. The national campaign encourages individuals and organizations to come together on a single day to take action to raise awareness and reduce wildfire risks. During the pandemic, the 2021’s Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is focused on what residents can do on and around their home to help protect against the threat of wildfires.
“As extreme fire conditions and mega-fires have become the new normal in California, it is more important than ever for everyone in Malibu to be prepared for the next catastrophic wildfire by making your emergency plans, hardening your home and building up your emergency supplies,” said Mayor Mikke Pierson. “Ever since the Woolsey Fire, Malibu has been ramping up our wildfire preparedness efforts, and by joining us for the Wildfire Community Preparedness Day, you can do even more to protect your fa
City Alert: Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is May 1
Fairfield, California – (Friday, April 23, 2021) – With the upcoming fire season upon us, Fairfield Fire Prevention Bureau, in coordination with the National Fire Protection Association, want everyone to participate in the Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on May 1. This is a national campaign that encourages people and organizations everywhere to come together on a single day to take action to raise awareness and reduce wildfire risks!
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is held in the United States and Canada on the first Saturday in May. Given that in-person gatherings are limited or on-hold in many places, this year’s Prep Day is focused on what residents can do on and around their home to help protect against the threat of wildfires. Research shows there are proven methods for preparing properties for withstanding the devastating impacts of a wildfire.