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20: “The Importance of Communications in Wildfire Preparedness” Guest: Forrest Tower

August 26, 2022 • FireSmart

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In this episode we speak with Forrest Tower, Communication and Engagement Specialist and Fire Information Officer with the BC Wildfire Service.

In our conversation with Forrest, we discuss the behind-the-scenes of the BC Wildfire Service, including the processes, systems and tools that the organization uses to communicate with the public regarding the threat of wildfire.

This is a great episode to learn about the different tips, tricks, and responsibilities that everyone has in preparing your home and community to become FireSmart.

Links:

Learn more about BC Wildfire Service: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status

Learn more about FireSmart BC: https://firesmartbc.ca/

Wildfires of Note Webpage: http://bcfireinfo.for.gov.bc.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/OneFire.asp

Download the BC Wildfire Service mobile app on Apple or Android

Follow the latest wildfire news:

on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BCGovFireInfo

on Facebook: http://facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo