Posted:
July 5, 2021
Seeks neighbourhood champions with three workshops upcoming
On the heels of the historic heat wave, and with a long, hot summer in the forecast, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is urging all rural property owners to take steps now to FireSmart their properties and help reduce the risk of damage caused by wildfire.
“While we cannot change the fact that we live in a wildfire-prone region, we
can increase our property’s resilience to wildfire by adopting FireSmart principles and taking steps to reduce hazards,” said RDEK Wildfire Resilience Coordinator Terry Balan. From simple actions like cleaning gutters and moving firewood or propane tanks, to choosing fire-resistant vegetation and pruning trees, there are numerous simple actions people can take to help reduce the risks on their property.