Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan
Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts throughout the engagement period!
Watch for the presentation to Council which will include the What We Heard Report and the Draft CWRP later this year. Stay informed about the project by visiting OurWK.ca/wildfireplan.
Funding is still available through the Local Grant Program. The application period for FireSmart assessments has been extended to November 30th 2024.
If you need further assistance or wish to be added to our FireSmart Home Assessment and Homeowners Grant Program waitlists, please email firesmart@westkelownacity.ca with the subject line *Last name FireSmart Assessment Request*.
Reduce your risk from wildfires
Take FireSmart actions today to reduce the risks of future wildfires affecting our community and your home.
Protect your home from wildfire today – start with these excellent resources from FireSmart Canada and FireSmart BC:
- FireSmart 101 – a free, one hour course from FireSmart Canada
- FireSmart Self Assessment
- Please note that this is only self-assessment and does not make you eligible for the FireSmart grant program
Did you know?
A well-maintained home, with a fire-resistant roof and a FireSmart immediate and Intermediate zone (zero to 10 metres from the home) is 90 percent more likely to survive a wildfire.
Take part in our FireSmart programs and events, seek recognition through the program, conduct a self-assessment, and start right away on your home or property using the FireSmart Homeowners Manual or Landscaping Guide. See below for programs, events, and resources (including videos).
For more resources and information, take the FireSmart 101 Course or visit FireSmart BC and FireSmart Canada.
Local Grant Program |
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The City of West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation, in partnership with the Community Resiliency Investment (CRI) Program, is offering funding to help property owners use FireSmart principles and initiatives to reduce the risk of wildfire damage to their homes and community. This program may be subject to change. Funding is still available through the Local Grant Program. The application period for FireSmart assessments has been extended to November 30th 2024. If you need further assistance or wish to be added to our FireSmart Home Assessment and Homeowners Grant Program waitlists, please email firesmart@westkelownacity.ca with the subject line *Last name FireSmart Assessment Request*.
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Neighbourhood Recognition Program |
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Obtain FireSmart recognition status by meeting the following criteria:
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Home Partners Program |
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In 2024, West Kelowna will offer the Home Partners Program to individual homeowners in neighborhoods that have been recognized as "FireSmart" under the Neighborhood Recognition Program.
Through this program, homeowners get a professional home assessment with specific recommendations highlighting their properties' unique risks and ways to mitigate them. If your neighborhood is recognized through the Neighborhood Recognition Program and you are interested, contact firesmart@westkelownacity.ca. Learn more about the program at: firesmartbc.ca/homepartners. |
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FireSmart Family Day |
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for FireSmart Family Day 2024. We will see you in 2025! |
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Resources | ||||
Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP)Stay tuned! The City of West Kelowna will update its current Community Wildfire Protection Plan, which was adopted in 2018, into a new Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan. A Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP) increases our community’s understanding of its wildfire risks, outlines its mitigation efforts to date, and recommends additional preparation actions and resources that will be required to help prevent future incidents and to respond and recover effectively should any occur. Read the 2018 Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Guides and manualsFireSmart BC offers helpful resources to improve your home and your property’s chances of surviving a wildfire. Click here for resources including: Click here for resources including: VideosVisit firesmartbc.ca/videos to learn more about:
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If you have any questions about the programs or events in 2024, please contact firesmart@westkelownacity.ca. |
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