Reduce Wildfire Risk

The CRD supports Electoral Area communities in reducing wildfire risk. Read the Community Wildfire Resiliency Plans, view our Wildfire Community Roundtable Webinars, and study our wildfire exposure maps in the Electoral Area panels below.

Juan de Fuca

1. Read the JDF Electoral Area Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan: At a Glance / Full Report

2. View the JDF Electoral Area Wildfire Community Roundtable Webinar

3. Study the wildfire exposure risk maps:

Southern Gulf Islands

1. Read the SGI Electoral Area Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan: At a Glance / Full Report

2. View the SGI Electoral Area Wildfire Community Roundtable Webinar

3. Study the wildfire exposure risk maps:

Salt Spring Island

1. Read the SSI Electoral Area Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan: At a Glance / Full Report

2. View the SSI Electoral Area Wildfire Community Roundtable Webinar

3. Study the wildfire exposure risk map:

Electoral Area Staff, Emergency Programs, and Fire Departments host regular:

  • Community wood chipping events
  • Free home inspections from a Local FireSmart Representative
  • Public information sessions

Contact your community Fire and Emergency Program for upcoming activities.

Rebate Program

Received a FireSmart home assessment and are completing mitigation work? CRD offers a rebate program of up to $500 for certain types of work completed to FireSmart Electoral Area homes. Email for more information on eligible activities.

FireSmart will be travelling through CRD Electoral Area communities. Email us for more information.