Hudson's Hope FireSmart

Helping Hudson's Hope get FireSmart!

Need more information to become more wildfire resilient?
Contact us at [email protected] or call 250-783-9901

[PreparedBC @PreparedBC]

Do you know which hazards are most likely to occur in your community or the areas you might be traveling?

Knowing the local hazards helps you understand what you’re preparing for.

Use our interactive hazard map to learn more: https://t.co/QqcRAvq8xa 👈

[FireSmart BC @BCFireSmart]

Did you know that pruning low-hanging tree branches can increase the wildfire resilience of your property? Be sure to prune branches close to the tree trunk, but not so close that you damage the main trunk and bark of the tree.

To learn more, visit: https://t.co/FDMcnpj9T8

[Hudson's Hope FireSmart @HHFiresmart]

Did you know that Hudson's Hope has Local FireSmart Representatives? Give us a call to find out how you can make your home more resilient to wildfire.

[FireSmart BC @BCFireSmart]

Not sure where to begin your FireSmart journey? Reach out to your Local FireSmart Representative! They’re here to advise you on everything related to FireSmart and can help you get started.

For more FireSmart tips, visit: https://t.co/efloL5SfZM

[BCPFFA @bcpffa]

We remember the 161 B.C. workers who lost their lives in 2021

On April 28, workers, families, and employers gather at commemorative ceremonies across the province to honour the 161 BC workers who lost their lives last year due to workplace injury and disease

#workersmourningday

[BC Government News @BCGovNews]

On the National #DayOfMourning, we remember and honour people who didn't safely return home from work because their lives were lost or forever changed by workplace injury or illness, and recommit to making workplaces safer to prevent further tragedies. https://t.co/HegUPVhWxH

[National Wildfire Coordinating Group @NWCG]

5 common denominators have been identified with tragedy fires.
1⃣Small fires/quiet areas of large fires.
2⃣Light fuels.
3⃣Unexpected shift in wind direction or in wind speed.
4⃣When fire runs uphill.
5⃣Critical burn period.
@6minutes4safety
https://t.co/YeYljFJcxC

[Hudson's Hope FireSmart @HHFiresmart]

Join us on May 7, 2022 in Hudson's Hope for a Community Cleanup event! Register for the event at https://t.co/ges40WeNb2

[Hudson's Hope FireSmart @HHFiresmart]

SAVE THE DATE!
Hudson's Hope FireSmart will be hosting a community cleanup event on May 7th, 2022, on Wildfire Community Preparedness Day!

[FireSmart BC @BCFireSmart]

Read @cbcnewsbc's latest article sharing insight on the importance of making your home FireSmart as the wildfire count in BC continues to rise.

Learn what steps you can take to improve your property's wildfire resiliency: https://t.co/UpVqtSGO56 https://t.co/pVrWQUbqni

[Penticton Fire Department @PentictonFire]

To reduce your risk, apply FireSmart principles to your home and property, prioritizing your focus on your roof, and the home’s non-combustible zone and zone 1.

Email us at [email protected] to book your FREE home assessment and learn how to be FireSmart!

[FireSmart BC @BCFireSmart]

Our newly launched FireSmart Plant Program has been adopted by over 30 Garden Centres across the province! These photos feature the Penticton Home Hardware Building Centre, Quality Garden & Pet in Gibsons, and @LyonsKamloops.

#FireSmartPlantProgram

[FireSmart BC @BCFireSmart]

Did you know that Maple trees are considered to be fire-resistant plants? There are a number of maple species to choose from that add beauty and value to a property without adding fire risk.

Learn more about other fire-resistant vegetation: https://t.co/sI84I1WUE5

[Public Safety Canada @Safety_Canada]

#Blizzards and heavy snow fall can cause power outages. Do you have your #EmergencyKit ready? Here’s a list of items you can gather quickly to #GetPrepared:
- Water & food
- Flashlight & batteries
- First aid kit
- Radio
More: https://t.co/edaUmI4hIz #MBStorm #SKStorm #ONStorm

[National Interagency Fire Center @NIFC_Fire]

#NationalFireNews: 5 new large fires were reported yesterday, 2 in New Mexico, 2 in Texas and 1 in Oklahoma. Nearly 1,600 wildland firefighters are assigned to large fires in the Southwest, Southern and Rocky Mountain areas. More: https://t.co/P0MN7Ep9ne

[FireSmart BC @BCFireSmart]

The homes that are prepared are the homes left standing. Use the time you have while it's safe, to prepare.

Visit https://t.co/9o03dTPhmj to learn more.

#BCWildfire #FireSmartBC #WildfireSeason #WildfirePrevention #ForestFires @BCGovFireInfo

[Lenya Quinn-Davidson @lenyaqd]

Beautiful piece by UC’s Robyn Schelenz about cultural fire in CA. @ucanr https://t.co/nnrkzTfS3t

[@tmartyparty.bsky.social @ThomasforBC]

I acknowledge I am cherry-picking data here, but check out the thumbnail for this article.

The house is burning; the conifer tree next to it isn't.

FireSmart works, but it starts with the house. Cleaning gutters, closing eaves, and etc.

https://t.co/LKGLsSCK0t

[Hudson's Hope FireSmart @HHFiresmart]

Emergency Services Dispatchers & 911 Awareness Week April 10-16!

[SoRock Fire Science @SRfirescience]

Do wildfires “kill” forests? The answer is more complicated than you probably think. A new StoryMap from @fireforestphoto is giving us a unique look at how the forest is responding to the Cameron Peak Fire. Take a look! https://t.co/8rnd2HRRZ4

[Office of the Fire Marshal @ONFireMarshal]

In the event of a fire you have no time to spare to get you and your family out safely. Fire and smoke can consume your home within minutes and every second counts. Don’t become one of our statistics and start taking fire safety seriously – your life depends on it! #Onfire