Project Summary N-140: Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
Grant-funded mobile chipping event to inform residents about wildfire risk.
Project Summary
Project Name: Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
Project Code: 1-2-02110-590 CC210-08
Priority: Required
Public Engagement: Not applicable
Submitted by: Paul Hurst, Director Paul Hurst, Fire protection
Executive Summary
In support of Wildfire Community Preparedness Day, the FireSmart Coordinator will be directing grant funds toward a mobile chipping day.
Business problem and opportunity
The Town’s application for the 2026 Wildfire Community Preparedness Day has been successful. The grant is valued at $500.
Proposed project objectives
To offset costs related to the upcoming mobile chipping day as part of the work toward informing residents about Wildfire risk and preparedness.
Business risks
The Town, through events such as Wildfire Community Preparedness Day, encourages citizens to take actions that increase their home, neighbourhood and community’s resilience to wildfire. Failure to engage the community leads to higher risk.
Proposed sources of funding
2026 approved grant funded, 1-1-00420-111
Costs and benefits
| Costs | FY1 | FY2 | FY3 | FY4 | FY5 | 5-year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital | 500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 500 |
| Operational | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 500 |
| Benefits | |
|---|---|
| Tangible | |
| Intangible |
Recommendation
THAT the Committee recommend the 2026-2030 Financial Plan include Wildfire Community Preparedness Day in 2026 to be funded by grant funding.
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