🔥 Council Votes on Wildfire Protection Grant
Rossland Council is deciding whether to pursue a major wildfire resiliency grant that would fund community safety improvements and Firesmart initiatives to protect homes and families from wildfire threats.
🏛️ Columbia Basin Trust offering wildfire resiliency grants to communities
📋 City would manage the grant program and coordinate safety improvements
🎯 Grant specifically targets wildfire risk reduction in Rossland
🤝 Requires Council endorsement to move forward with application
⚡ City staff ready to handle grant administration and project oversight
🏠 Firesmart initiatives to help residents protect their properties
🌲 Community-wide wildfire risk reduction measures
📚 Public education and awareness campaigns about fire safety
🛡️ Reducing wildfire risk and impact to the City of Rossland
🏛️ City-managed program with professional grant oversight
Should Rossland pursue this wildfire protection grant?
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Council Meeting: Monday, October 20, 2025 at Rossland Council Chambers (1920 Third Avenue) following the Public Hearing. Residents can attend to hear the decision and provide input during the public input period.