WebJun 30, 2024 · The Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) administers the $60-million FireSmart Community Funding and Supports grant program, and it processes grant applications in partnership with the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, and the First Nations’ Emergency Services Society of B.C. WebFireSmart Community Funding and Supports (FCFS) The FCFS funding is available to eligible B.C. local authorities and Frist Nations communities for the development of a CWRP and other eligible activities that support planning and implementation of the seven FireSmart disciplines. Communities undertaking a CWRP are
2024 FireSmart Community Funding & Supports - UBCM
WebThe District’s first FireSmart Coordinator, Ryan Vantreight, is performing home assessments, working on a community wildfire resiliency plan and educating residents to help improve preparedness for wildfires. Please contact Ryan today to learn more about the FireSmart program or to schedule a free home assessment. 250-415-8066 or ryan ... WebUBCM – Evacuation Route Planning Intent of program is to support eligible applicants develop Evacuation Plans for local governments and First Nations that would be challenged to evacuate during an emergency. Maximum available funding is $25,000. Current application cycle is closed. More information UBCM – Emergency Operations Centres & … barba pinterest
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WebMar 2, 2024 · Kamloops, BC will be the place to be on May 11 and 12 for the 2024 FireSmart BC Conference: Building Collaboration & Community. The two-day proram is filled with keynotes, panel discussions and concurrent sessions to learn more about a wide variety of FireSmart topics. All concurrent sessions will be repeated during the … WebSep 12, 2024 · September 12, 2024. Wildfire is “inevitable, appropriate and essential” stated Dr. Jack Cohen, retired Research Scientist from US Forest Service, at a UBCM Convention study session on lessons learned from the 2024 Lytton fire. Cohen asked delegates to consider how we can prepare now to ensure that future community wildfire disasters are ... WebThe UBCM 2024 Community Resiliency Investment (CRI) FireSmart Community Funding and Supports stream will open in October 2024. Emergency Program Services staff … barba perilla