The East Kootenay FireSmart program is getting set for the third annual Ember Stomp event in Jaffray.
The wildfire community preparedness day event is scheduled for May 1.
“All residents in the area are invited to take part in Ember Stomp to learn what they can do to help themselves, their neighbours, and their communities be prepared in case of wildfire,” said RDEK Emergency and Disaster Mitigation Coordinator, Sloane More.
“Local FireSmart Representative, Jessica Chalmers, has worked incredibly hard on putting together a day filled with activities, including an educational presentation at 1 p.m., a live fire demonstration at 2 p.m. from our Elk Valley and South Country Rural Fire and Rescue Service and more. Bring the kids to check out the wildland firefighting apparatus, play games, meet Ember the FireSmart Fox, and learn more about wildfire preparedness.”
The event will be at the Jaffray Community Hall from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
It will feature the Elk Valley and South Country Rural Fire and Rescue Service, BC Wildfire Service and Living Lakes Canada among many other organizations.
The full list of participants can be found here.
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