The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has launched a new initiative called #FireSmartFriday.
Every Friday this summer the RMWB will share a #FireSmartFriday tip or information about FireSmart so residents can learn about the principles and ongoing projects in the region.
“Our goal is to help people better understand FireSmart and how they can be FireSmart at home,” said Dennis Warr, mitigation supervisor with the Recovery Task Force. “It will take support from the community and the participation of residents to implement FireSmart throughout the region”
FireSmart has seven disciplines:
- Education
- Vegetation
- Legislation and planning
- Development considerations
- Inter-agency cooperation
- Emergency planning
- Cross training
Following these principles and making simple changes around homes and current projects throughout the community can help mitigate the risk of a wildfire.
To watch for your #FireSmartFriday tip follow the RMWB’s Facebook and Twitter.
