Editor's Note -- this program is also available to people living in the Cariboo Regional District's Electoral Areas which are 1 hour outside of Williams Lake. Those communities would include 150 Mile House, McLeese/Tyee Lake, Soda Creek Valley, Chimney Lake/Springhouse. Full details noted below including contact details:
The City of Williams Lake alongside the Williams Lake Fire Department would like to remind our residents about a Fire Smarting program that is currently available through United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo.
What is the Fire Mitigation Project
Following the guidelines set out by FireSmart Canada and BC Wildfire Service, a crew of 4, led by a trained supervisor, will conduct fire mitigation assessments and activities on residential properties. This project is directed specifically towards seniors and community members facing mobility and/or mental health barriers who have difficulty or are unable to complete the activities themselves. In addition, crews will distribute basic FireSmart information within the greater community to improve community preparedness in the event of a wildfire.
The project is a Job Creation Program, and the service is free of charge.
Fire Mitigation activities include clearing debris, moving woodpiles and other combustibles, removing flammable vegetation such as tree needles and leaves (with the exception of tree removal), and pruning and thinning vegetation. The crew will also provide additional FireSmart recommendations.
The goal is to provide Fire Mitigation services to 80 private residents who are less abled by August 2019. The service is free of charge.
For more information contact:
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