The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is pleased to announce recipients of Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Award grants for 2022. Seven municipalities, fire departments and community groups have been awarded funding through this program which is administered by FireSmart Canada in cooperation with provincial partners. The grants, valued at $500 each, help fund local projects aimed at reducing the risk of wildfire damage in and around communities.
This year’s recipients are the Terra Nova Volunteer Fire Department, Town of Englee, Sheaves Cove Recreation Committee, St. Barbe-Pigeon Cove Volunteer Fire Department, Town of Hermitage-Sandyville, Victoria Fire Department and Marystown Fire Department.
Wildfire professionals from the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture work with grant recipients to educate residents about practices that help reduce the wildfire risk within their communities. Award recipients use grants to plan community events that may include awareness or mitigation activities such as demonstrating how to safely store firewood and neighborhood clean ups focused on removing combustible materials such as dry leaves and brush.
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“I would like to congratulate all 2022 Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Award recipients for identifying wildfire safety and prevention as a priority for their communities. The objectives of the program align well with our department’s efforts to create greater awareness about the dangers associated with wildfire and provide citizens with valuable knowledge to better protect their homes and property.”
Honourable Derrick Bragg
Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
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