We all trust that your family and you are all coping with all the changes with the new COVID-19 world. It has created lots of adjustments in how we all live – but the wildfire hazards remain to be dealt with. And improving your property with FireSmart measures provides a good break outdoors!
GBC FireSmart Committee Activities During COVID-19
The FireSmart Committee has dialed back its activities to comply with recommended health guidelines. For example, both the free, confidential Rocky View County Fire Services home assessments and Chipper Day activities have been suspended. We are tentatively working towards a fall Chipper Day, assuming that health restrictions are lifted by then. In the interim, residents can continue to drop off tree cuttings in the designated bin at the Bragg Creek Waste Transfer Station.
Andrea Sparkes is doing a fantastic job to keep our Facebook page (GBC Firesmart) updated with new information. She just posted a link to a new short FireSmart Alberta You Tube video: youtu.be/u0kColvUM6E) that provides FireSmart Home Maintenance Tips in 10 Simple Actions – please take a look at it. The Facebook page includes a number of resources and links on wildfire hazards along with steps to mitigate the risks – which will assist you in developing a work plan for your property.
I Need Help to Remove Some Trees – Who Can Help Me?
Most of the recommended FireSmart activities involves normal home maintenance and landscaping work that homeowners can perform. Residents can run into situations where the removal of larger trees is necessary around structures and throughout the yard – and many are not comfortable that they can handle it safely.
The great news is that Bragg Creek has 2 local contractors that can help you. Both make their living with landscaping work – and are experienced and trained in safe chain saw operation, controlled tree felling and responsible removal. Give them a call and get quotes on the work:
- Harder and Sons Exterior: 403.949.3442, exteriormaintenance.ca
- Treeworx Treecare: 403.554.2370, www.treeworxpro.com
Stay safe while FireSmarting! Develop a safe plan, use the right tools, and practice social distancing measures.
Check out the Greater Bragg Creek FireSmart Committee on Facebook! A FireSmart Calendar has been developed that is an easy reference of planning FireSmart activities throughout the year.
