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Last year, RIC was honoured to collaborate in the creation of a Community Wildfire Resilience Scorecard. Designed for use by local governments, municipalities, community groups, businesses, and residents, the tool helps to bring together diverse stakeholders around wildfire resilience. The scorecard enables your community to methodically assess its wildfire preparedness. By identifying vulnerabilities, you can create data-driven action plans to boost wildfire safety, drive collaboration, and make your community more resilient. The scorecard was developed collaboratively by the UNDRR ARISE-US Global Network, CrowdDoing and wildfire experts. Download the scorecard: 👇 https://lnkd.in/gDrabwhk #Resilience #Wildfire #WildfireSafety #EmergencyManagement

Forget logging as ‘fire prevention’ — H.R. 9760 is here to build resilient communities AND keep our wild places truly wild 🔥🌲 An extension of the Wildfire Defense Act, this Bill brings real solutions to the table instead of tired excuses to chop down trees. Let’s invest in community protection, not in outdated, destructive land management practices. True wildfire preparedness starts from the community out, not the wild in 🏠🐾 Read more on this Bill: https://lnkd.in/gA_pnZ64

Logan Lake 2021 – A FireSmart Success Story The Test - a documentary about community wildfire resilience in the town of Logan Lake, BC   With the devastation of the Town of Jasper, Alberta last week, and the evacuation of the towns of Silverton and Slocan in British Columbia this week, it is good to look back at the near-miss in the community of Logan Lake, BC in the summer of 2021 with a new documentary (“The Test”) that was released this year on how the community became a case study in not community protection, but a testament to how a community took it upon themselves to protect their own. This a good news story, but a cautionary one that shows the importance of planning, preparation, and community that that works together. They did not wait, or expect, for higher levels of government to look after them. The community looked after itself. Logan Lake, BC is a mining community. Most residents either work at the adjacent Teck Highland Valley Copper operation or have worked there or one of the other mines in the porphyry copper belt of the British Columbia intermountain belt. The town is a young town, formed in the early 1970’s to house the workers of the booming copper industry, but is also the home of ranchers and First Nations. The Tremont Creek fire started on July 7, 2021, near the town of Ashcroft, BC (38 km NW of Logan Lake) and burned continuously over the next five weeks. Under extreme fire hazard conditions created by unseasonable spring drought conditions and a persistent high-pressure system (a heat dome). On August 14th the wildfire threatened the community of Logan Lake. Logan Lake survived and avoided destruction to some part because of luck, but to the most part because of preparation and community resilience. They are more than just a community in name, but a community in the real sense of the word. Logan Lake survived because of FireSmart plans that were initiated 18 years prior when they saw the devastation of Kelowna. The plan was multi-faceted and took years to fully implement. It included innovative sprinklers for homes, clearing of forest fuels, and most importantly working as a community. While there were heroes that fought and protected Logan Lake in August 2021, this documentary shows that the community leaders of 2003 were just as much heroes for their forethought and preparation. #BC #LoganLake #FireSmart #BCWildfires #Wildfires #Safety #CouragousLeadership #FirePreparation https://lnkd.in/gbM_68Z7

https://lnkd.in/gAF5h7z3 Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program Community Wildfire Defense Grants (CWDG) help communities and Tribes plan for and reduce wildfire risk and implement the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy. Launched in 2022, the $1 billion five-year competitive grant program funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law prioritizes communities that:  Are in an area identified as having high or very high wildfire hazard potential,  Are low income or, Have been impacted by a severe disaster within the previous 10 years which increased wildfire risk and/or hazard. Funds can be used to: Develop and revise Community Wildfire Protection Plans  Implement projects described in a Community Wildfire Protection Plan that are less than ten years old.

Since publishing v1 of the Greater Hobart Bushfire Exposure Index (https://bit.ly/3Y4CLtu), we have made significant advancements in our project to "Anticipate and Monitor the Impact of Bushfires in Greater Hobart." This comprehensive initiative, part of the "Preparing Australian Communities - Local Stream," is funded by the National Emergency Management Agency and focuses on the vulnerable areas of GLENORCHY CITY COUNCIL, City of Hobart and Kingborough Council. Our ongoing work includes improvements to both the severity and exposure indices, incorporating sophisticated semi-automated tools and a dedicated web platform. As we work towards v2 of the Bushfire Exposure Index, our goal remains clear: to fortify the long-term preparedness of local governments and residents, fostering a culture of resilience and proactive response in the face of increasing fire dangers. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to refine our tools to protect Greater Hobart. #Wildfire #Bushfire #ClimateTech #EmergencyManagement

How Wildfire Decisions are Made in Partnership with The Bulletin Thursday, June 20, 2024 (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM) Join us for an in-depth forum on wildfire decision-making, focusing on the critical choices made when wildfires ignite. This event will explore how decision-making processes vary depending on the type of land where fires start, such as wilderness areas, urban interfaces, grasslands, and tribal lands. We will delve into the roles and coordination of various agencies, key decision points for fire managers, funding sources, and the reasons behind the allocation of resources to different fires. Why Attend: This forum is a must-attend for anyone involved in or interested in wildfire management. Whether you're a professional in the field, a policymaker, a community leader, or simply a concerned citizen, you'll gain valuable insights into the complexities of wildfire decision-making and the collaborative efforts required to protect our lands and communities. More info and to register: https://lnkd.in/gBj44-GH

FREE Wildfire Home Evaluation 🌲🔥 Attention Los Angeles County Residents in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) 🔥🌲 Are you prepared for wildfire season? Protecting your home begins with understanding your wildfire risks and taking proactive steps to reduce them. Sign up for a FREE Wildfire Home Evaluation to learn how to strengthen your home against wildfires. Don’t wait to prepare! Click the link to sign up and take the first step towards safeguarding your property. #LosAngeles #HomeIgnitionZone #WildfireMitigation

Wildfire Awareness Month is ending, but continued preparation of wildfires can make a crucial difference. We've assembled comprehensive resources from trusted organizations to equip you with the information you need to educate, prepare, and respond to wildfires. Visit our Wildfire Resource Center to access these valuable insights and ensure you're prepared for any wildfire situation: https://zurl.co/nLs0 #DisasterResponse #Wildfire

Wildfires are becoming more frequent and severe, threatening our #CAStateParks and communities. Prop 4 will fund proven wildfire prevention strategies, like the efforts needed after 97% of Big Basin Redwoods burned in 2020. With over 2 million acres recently burned, it's clear: we must act now. Prop 4 is our chance to build resilience in our parks and protect them for future generations. That's why we're voting YES on Prop 4 — because protecting #California is a responsibility we all share. 👉 Pledge to vote YES on Prop 4: https://lnkd.in/ghVJjsys #YesonProp4

Wildfire resilience efforts are getting a major boost! A total of $236 million has been allocated to wildfire mitigation across 25 states, with key funding set to: 🔥 $176 million to reduce the risk of extreme wildfires by expanding fuels management projects and increasing capacity. This includes growing the National Interagency Prescribed Fire Training Center for hands-on prescribed fire training. 🔥 $56 million to restore landscapes damaged by wildfires, including developing locally adapted seeds and plant materials for recovery. 🔥 $3.1 million to modernize training and position qualifications for the wildland fire workforce. 🔥$1.4 million to advance wildfire science through the Joint Fire Science Program. These projects are critical for protecting the Southern U.S., where Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas are growing rapidly. Together, we’re building fire-resilient landscapes and communities! 🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3B2OnDQ