With deference to Smokey The Bear, we all have a role to play in preventing wildfires.
That is the simple, but vital message in FireSmart BC害羞草研究所檚 new awareness campaign - Our Part, Your Part.
害羞草研究所淲ildfire prevention is a shared responsibility,害羞草研究所� Hannah Swift, acting program lead for FireSmart BC, explained. 害羞草研究所淪imple tasks like cleaning your roof and gutters and moving combustible materials away from the home can make your property more resilient to wildfire.害羞草研究所�
She pointed out that embers being blown ahead of a wildfire can be especially dangerous.
害羞草研究所淲hen embers ignite materials around a home, that害羞草研究所檚 what causes significant damage or structure loss.害羞草研究所�
That is the Your Part of the campaign, removing those materials significantly reduces the chance of a home catching fire, Swift added. Our Part refers to the role of first responders and emergency organizations in preparing and responding to wildfires.
The idea behind FireSmart is that a wildfire will be able to pass through a community without igniting structures.
害羞草研究所淭he goal is for flammable materials around a home to be removed害羞草研究所f a fire does come through it limits the amount of damage done,害羞草研究所� Swift said.
Knowing how to best protect your property is crucial, and there are resources on the FireSmart BC website that can help property owners identify problem areas.
害羞草研究所淚t will give you tips on害羞草研究所idying your yard and making sure your property is fire resilient,害羞草研究所� Swift added.
She noted that wildfires and extreme weather events make for a dangerous combination for first responders who don害羞草研究所檛 have time to get in and protect homes.
害羞草研究所淥ver the past five years, we害羞草研究所檝e had three of the most significant fire seasons on record. It takes an all-of-society approach害羞草研究所o do their part to protect their communities from the threat of wildfires.害羞草研究所�
The 2023 wildfire season was the most destructive in B.C. recorded history which saw 2,245 wildfires burn more than 2.84 million hectares of forest and land.
Swift added that emergency planning is also vital.
害羞草研究所淧eople need to be ready, aware, and ready to leave at a moment害羞草研究所檚 notice. Having a grab-and-go bag and an emergency community plan are important.害羞草研究所�
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