The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has received its largest grant to date for a program dedicated to making local homes and properties more wildfire resilient.
The RDKB is getting $1.185 million for FireSmart work through a fund administered by the Union of BC Municipalities.
That’s compared to about $900,000 last year and $690,000 the year before, RDKB chief administrator Mark Andison said. He added the program is entirely grant-funded.
“It really has been a godsend to us to be able to deliver that service,” he said.
The funding lets the RDKB hire specialists who visit properties and note steps owners can take to reduce wildfire risk. Rebates of up to $5,000 are available.
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