FireSmart Survey

The Town of Osoyoos in partnership with the Regional District Okanagan Similkameen is actively working to establish a FireSmart Program aimed at improving our community's resilience to wildfire events.

As staff develop the program, we are seeking feedback from residents on topics related to wildfire preparedness, property protection, education, and community priorities.

1.How familiar are you with the FireSmart program?

i'm very familiar

I'm somewhat familiar

I've heard of it, but know little about it

I'm not familiar at all

2.Have you ever completed a FireSmart assessment of your property?

Yes, through a FireSmart representative

Yes, on my own

I'm not sure what a FireSmart assessment is

3.Which FireSmart activities have you completed on your property? (select all that apply)

Cleaned leaves and debris from gutters and roofs

Removed dead vegetation or yard waste

Pruned trees and shrubs

Moved firewood away from structures

Replaced combustible landscaping near my home

Installed ember-resistant vents or upgrades

None of the above

Other FireSmart acitivities (please specify)

4.How would you rate your property's current level of wildfire preparedness?

Very prepared

Somewhat prepared

Neutral

Somewhat unprepared

Very unprepared

5.What, if anything, prevents you from taking FireSmart actions on your property?

I don't have the time

I'm unsure what to do

I'm not physically able to make changes

I'm a renter/ do not own property

It's not a priority right now

Cost, if any

I have already taken action

Other (please specify)

6.What is the easiest way for you to sign up for a free FireSmart Home Assessment?

Online, through a webform

By phone

In-person at the Fire Hall or a community event

Mail (print)

Other (please specify)

7.What FireSmart resources would you find most helpful? (select up to three)

A free property assessment

Workshops or information sessions

Online guides and videos

Landscaping recommendations

Wildfire preparedness checklsits

Demonstrations

8.How would you prefer to receive FireSmart information?

The Town's website

Facebook

Through eNews

Community events

Printed materials

Local newspaper

Other (please specify)

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