Wildfire Home Hazard Assessments eligible for grant funding for upgrades and improvements (65+ homeowners) are available, and FireSmart™ assessments are still currently being offered to eligible homes in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Anmore and Belcarra.
Important Dates
- September 1, 2022 – Last day for first home assessment
- September 30, 2022 – Last day for mitigation work to be completed
- Monday, October 31, 2022 – Last day for evaluation assessment of mitigation work in order to receive the grant funding
Use the interactive map below to determine if your home is eligible for a free assessment. If your home is in the assessment area, please complete an online application form.
Note: Property owners are not obligated to undertake the mitigation recommendations. However, financial support is available for seniors (aged 65 and over) who want to make the recommended changes.
Project Background
The cities of Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam, along with the villages of Anmore and Belcarra received a grant from the B.C.’s FireSmart Economic Recovery Fund to develop a sub-regional approach to wildfire prevention in the northeast sector’s wildland-urban interface (WUI) – where development meets natural areas.
Between the four communities, an estimated 5,000 properties are located in the wildland-urban interface area and at a greater risk for wildfires.
FireSmart Asked the Experts
After years of devastating wildfires, firefighters and experts from around the world answered one question: “What have we learned?” As it turns out, the homes that survived did something different yet simple. Please take just 2 minutes and watch.