FireSmart BC’s Agencies: First Nations’ Emergency Services Society of British Columbia
FireSmart BC is possible because of the collaboration of a number of agencies. Together, they form the BC FireSmart Committee (BCFSC) and work to better...
FireSmart BC is possible because of the collaboration of a number of agencies. Together, they form the BC FireSmart Committee (BCFSC) and work to better...
In British Columbia, wildfire preparedness never stops. It’s a shared responsibility that grows more important each year as climate change and other factors increase our...
The back-to-school season can be a stressful period for parents. While summer holidays may be officially over, the first week of school is often a...
Last year was one of the most devastating fire seasons our province has ever experienced. Drought conditions and a series of heat waves led to...
On June 30 of last year, in the middle of a heat wave that marked the hottest day ever recorded in Canada, the community of...
This article was originally posted on BC Hydro’s Power Smart for Schools blog. Every year, we see growing evidence of climate change all around us....
A cooler, damper spring has alleviated early wildfire worries in the province, but officials are monitoring several drier regions closely. The BC Wildfire Service released...
Summer has come to be known as “Wildfire Season” in British Columbia. And if there’s one thing British Columbians associate with this time of year,...
Successful forest stewardship brings together provincial, regional, and local governments and other partners to plan, prioritize, and act together to create healthy, resilient ecosystems. The...
The heat, smoke and devastation associated with the 2021 wildfire season will be fresh in your clients’ minds as they make plans for home construction,...
TV and billboard ads drive a new message home: every homeowner has the ability and responsibility to control their wildfire risk Last year was one...
Landscaping isn’t just about making your house a home or increasing its resale value: with a little forethought, it can also substantially reduce the risk...
Some jobs can make it difficult to feel a sense of purpose, but helping others to protect their properties against wildfire in British Columbia’s high-risk...
Photo courtesy of Adrian Wagner Studio When it comes to mitigating the effects of wildfire, the Nelson area is proving to be a pioneer with...
You CAN protect your property, and it’s never too early to start Extreme weather affected people around the world in 2021, but British Columbians saw...
In 2021, British Columbia suffered a deadly and destructive wildfire season. At its height, hundreds of fires burned across the province, leaving communities with no...
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