Wildfires

There are many actions that you can take to prepare for a wildfire that may occur in your area.  View the resources below to learn how you can prepare your home and property.

• Prepare your Home and Property
• Wildfire Preparedness Guide

Tips to Prepare Your Home

• Hold sheds and other structures to the same standards as your home.
• Relocate propane tanks 10-30 meters from your home, and keep combustible vegetation a minimum of 10 metres from propane tanks.
• Move firewood and lumber 10-30 meters away from home.
• Clean under your deck to remove any combustible material. Establish a 1.5 metre non-combustible zone around the perimeter of the house and deck.
• Add non-combustible 3 millimetre screens to external vents (except dryer vents).
• Reduce the flammability of your landscaping and plant wildfire resistant vegetation.
• Prune trees to create a two-meter clearance from the ground to the lowest branches.
• Keep grass and weeds cut below 10 centimetres.
• Clean and maintain gutters and roofs.
• Keep decks and balconies clear of leaves and debris.
• Have a wildfire evacuation plan and make sure everyone in your household knows what to do. 

During a wildfire, it is extremely important that you follow all Evacuation Alerts and Orders issued by your local authority. Follow the link below for more information on what to do to stay safe during a wildfire.

Staying safe during a wildfire
 

Once the wildfire is extinguished and the local officials have determined that it is safe to return to your home, it is extremely important that you follow the directions provided by your local authorities.  Follow the link below for more information on what to do when it is time to re-enter your home, business or property.

Recover after a wildfire