Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is a national campaign that encourages people and organizations everywhere to come together on a single day to take action to raise awareness and reduce wildfire risks. It is held in the Canada on the first Saturday in May. This year it falls on May 1st.
Given that in-person gatherings are limited or on-hold in many places, this year’s Prep Day is focused on what residents can do on and around their home to help protect against the threat of wildfires.
The actions you take on Wildfire Community Preparedness Day can make a difference in the survival of your home and neighbourhood if a wildfire occurs.
Projects that reduce wildfire risk and increase preparedness can be accomplished by people of all ages with a variety of time commitments.
Please take the time to visit firesmartcanada.ca for more information and great resources.