The Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, in partnership with the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, is presenting a series of information sessions about how communities and individuals can prepare for wildfires and reduce wildfire risks.

These open houses will be held in four communities in the Bulkley-Nechako region:

Grassy Plains
July 17, 2018
7-8:30 p.m.
Cheslatta Carrier Training Centre

François Lake
July 19, 2018
7-8:30 p.m.
François Lake Community Hall

Burns Lake
July 24, 2018
7-8:30 p.m.
Burns Lake Public Library

Rose Lake
July 26, 2018
7-8:30 p.m.
Rose Lake Community Hall

Topics that will be covered during these sessions include:

• a review of the 2017 wildfire season
• wildfire risk and your community
• reducing the potential impacts of a wildfire on homes and property
• sources of funding for wildfire risk-reduction projects
• emergency management planning in the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako

Bulkley-Nechako residents are invited to attend any of these open houses to get useful tools, tips and information to help them be better prepared in the event of a wildfire. Light refreshments will be provided.