FIRESMART – CHIPPER DAYS
The dry, windy conditions we have been experiencing around Bragg Creek and grass fires in the eastern portions of Rocky View County are a reminder that the risk of wildfire is remains real. To help homeowners be proactive, Rocky View County and the Bragg Creek Fire Smart Committee are once again sponsoring Chipper Days for the disposal of branches and small trees. Four, one-day events are scheduled for the following locations.
- June 11 – Fawnhills Drive
- June 25 – Water Treatment Plant (Burnside Dr)
- September 17 – TBD
- September 24 – Water Treatment Plant (Burnside Dr)
Remember, vegetation management remains the most cost-effective way for homeowners to reduce the risk of loss. FireSmarting your property starts with moving all combustible materials such as not are firewood to at least 1.5 m from the home. The next step is eliminating a path for fire to follow up to the home. This step involves removing so-called ladder fuels out to 10 m from the home. And finally, work on the area between 10 and 30 m. In this zone provide at least a 3 m of horizontal space between evergreen trees and remove branches to a height of 2 m from the ground. For more information on how to reduce your risk see the Fire Smart Canada website (www.firesmartcanada.ca).
