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City of Rossland

🔥 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?

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.

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Oct 20, 2025