Now is a good time for you to also get prepared, by safely clearing off your roof, and cleaning out gutters. In the event of a wildfire, embers can be blown downwind and easily ignite dry leaves, needles, cones and other debris in gutters and on your roof. Clean gutters also help to reduce mosquito breeding habitat.
The following link includes 7 quick tips to FireSmart your property this spring. https://firesmartbc.ca/7-tips-to-firesmart-your-property-this-spring/
A number of residents have already had a FireSmart assessment completed for their home and property, You can apply for a free HPP FireSmart home assessment with property-specific recommendations on how to mitigate wildfire risk for your home.
Please use the following link to apply. https://www.firesmartapp.ca/application/0CAFD
Questions or further info, please contact us at firesmartthetisisland@gmail.com
SPU Team (Structure Protection Unit)
TIVFD Auxiliary/FireSmart
