As the temperature warm ups, now is the time to prepare your home and property for wildfire season. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is calling on property owners living within the nine electoral areas to book a free FireSmart home assessment to protect your home from the effects of wildfires and flying embers.
A FireSmart Home Hazard Assessment is a detailed review of your property by a certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist (WMS). A WMS will visit your property to assess and identify specific risks and concerns that may impact your home in the event of a wildfire. A free detailed report will be provided to help you alleviate some of these risks and better withstand the hazards of wildfire.
Book a FireSmart Home Hazard Assessment online at firesmart.rdos.bc.ca. Homeowners can also apply for a rebate of up to $1000 to conduct work on your property. The rebate can go toward the cost of cutting down a tree, upgrading siding, or covering time spent working on your property.
Here are some FireSmart activities home and property owners can do today:
Upcoming FireSmart Events in the RDOS
Find out more about these events on the event calendar at firesmart.rdos.bc.ca
Sign up for emergency alerts and routine notifications
The RDOS has partnered with Voyent Alert! to provide routine notifications and emergency alerts throughout the region. Sign up at register.voyent-alert.com to receive email, text or phone notifications, or download the Voyent Alert! app through the App Store or Google Play. Once you've registered, you are automatically signed up for emergency notifications.
For further information on FireSmart programs and events, please visit firesmart.rdos.bc.ca or contact Kerry Riess, RDOS FireSmart Coordinator.