Kamloops, BC – March 18, 2024 – With the arrival of spring weather, it’s important for residents to consider taking action to mitigate the risk of wildfire on their property. For residents in the 10 Electoral Areas of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD), a free FireSmart™ Home Assessment is available upon request.
During the Home Assessment process, a TNRD FireSmart™ Coordinator will assess the risk of wildfire for your home and property. Recommendations will be made to mitigate the risk and help increase your home and property’s resiliency to wildfire.
“Many tasks to clean up your property and the exterior of your home are easy and highly effective to reduce the risk of wildfire impacting your property,” said Kim McMillan, TNRD Lead FireSmart Coordinator. “Areas of the Thompson-Nicola region are continuing to experience drought conditions, and it’s especially important for residents to be prepared for the risk of wildfire.”
To request a FireSmart™ Home Assessment, use the TNRD’s new, intuitive FireSmart™ Assessment Request interactive map, by clicking here. Please note that a Home Assessment request can be made at any time, but it may take multiple weeks for a FireSmart™ Coordinator to visit your property depending on demand. If you require more information or need assistance, please contact: firesmart@tnrd.ca, or 250-377-6326.
If you live in a Municipality or First Nation within TNRD boundaries, please contact your local government for more information on your FireSmart™ program.
In 2023, the TNRD FireSmart™ program completed 81 home ignition assessments and provided 477 FireSmart™ landscaping guides and 475 FireSmart™ Homeowner Manuals to residents, which were handed out during property visits and public events. The TNRD FireSmart™ team led 35 lectures and presentations, and attended approximately 44 events including 14 boothing events, 10 Farmers Markets, 10 TNRD Libraries and 10 Fire Departments.
There are many resources available to help guide residents in doing fire mitigation work at home. To find information materials, visit: tnrd.ca/firesmart or firesmartbc.ca.
Media Contact:
Colton Davies, Communications & Marketing Manager
Thompson-Nicola Regional District
Tel.: 250 377-6299
Email: cdavies@tnrd.ca