About wildfire protection…

By Bill Bennett

Kootenay East MLA

1. In 2004, the Provincial Government established the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative Program where local governments can apply for funding to reduce wildfire risk around their communities. The Union of B.C. Municipalities administers the program in collaboration with the province and the First Nations Emergency Services Society of BC.

2. We are now providing an additional $5 million to support of the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative program. Proposals for this additional funding will be implemented in early April and application details will be posted on the UBCM website. The new funding will focus on prescription and fuel treatment projects in communities that are facing higher than average wildfire risks.

3. Between 2004 and 2014 the program provided $62 million to help local governments and First Nations significantly reduce wildfire risks around their communities. Government remains committed to helping communities across BC protect their communities from the serious risk of wildfire.

This message funded by Bill Bennett

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