1. Assess Your Risk - review your home & yard, look at:
- Type of roofing/material
- Gutters/Roof
- Vents/Interior Siding
- Doors/Windows/Garage Door
Ask yourself questions about each item and score your home using the FireSmart Home Assessment
2. Consider the following while reviewing:
For Your Home
- Have you discussed wildfire damage and loss with your insurance provider?
- Is your roof in poor condition?
- Is your chimney clean?
For Your Yard
- Is the area within 10 metres of buildings free of flammable trees, other vegetation and combustible materials?
- Are large capacity propane tanks within 10 metres of buildings? Are they clear of vegetation?
- Is fire suppression equipment readily available? Shovels, rakes, buckets and hoses should be easily accessible.
- Are overhead power lines clear of vegetation? Contact your service provider for assistance with removing trees in close proximity to utility lines.
3. Be Prepared!
Have a plan, download tips and form to help you and your family prepare.
Download Evacuation Tips/Plan
Contact Whistler Resort Municipal Fire Smart Department if you have further questions. Be aware of the fire rating and schedule your Free FireSmart home assessment: www.whistler.ca/services/emergency/fire/make-your-property-firesmart
