Knowing if your area is vulnerable to wildfires, and where and how they are likely to start in your region, can help you be better prepared. You can access monthly and seasonal forecast maps of fire weather in regions across Canada at the following links:
https://cwfis.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/maps/forecasts?type=fsa&month=04
https://cwfis.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/interactive-map
In May 2022 federal and provincial governments pledged a total of $516 million for new measures and support for wildfire risk reduction for Canadian communities including:
· training 1,000 additional firefighters
· incorporation of Indigenous traditional knowledge in fire management
· purchase of new firefighting equipment
· development of new wildfire monitoring satellite systems
· development of emergency planning, preparedness and response in First Nations communities in British Columbia