Wildfire Resource Centre

Wildfire Preparedness Risk Bulletin for Businesses: Understand your risks related to wildfire and the role you can play in preparation and prevention.

Wildfire Preparedness Checklist for Homeowners: Steps that you as a homeowner should take to prepare for a wildfire.

Get Prepared Canada – Wildfires: Campaign focusing on emergency preparedness, provided by the Public Safety Canada / Government of Canada. Resources include wildfire facts, what to do before and during a wildfire, and more.

FireSmart Canada: Resources and programs to help Canadians increase resilience to wildfire.

Natural Resources Canada – Forest Fires: Research by the Canadian Forest Service (CFS) about wildland fires in Canada.

Insurance Bureau of Canada – Wildfires: Information on what insurance covers if your home, car or business was damaged because of a wildfire.

Canadian Red Cross Wildfires Before, During and After: Learn the best way to protect yourself and your family in case of a wildfire, provided by the Canadian Red Cross.

Canadian Wildland Fire Information System: Learn about fire danger conditions and fire occurrences across Canada, provided by the Government of Canada.

Emergency Management Public Safety Canada: Helps residents and their communities protect themselves in the event of a disaster or emergency.

CCOHS Forest Fires and Wildfire Smoke: Tips and resources around forest fires and wildfire smoke provided by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS).

Wildfire Smoke Precautions: Information for residents affected by smoke.

Wildfire Evacuation Checklist: Steps that you as a homeowner should take when evacuating a wildfire.

Minimizing Business Interruption: Minimize business interruption and resume normal operations in a timely manner post-disaster with these tips.

Commercial Damage Assessment: Assess on-site damage to set the tone for the response operation and drive the recovery process, detailing the extent and location of damages. Proper documentation can speed up the claims process.

Navigating Wildfire Damage: How a Commercial Property Policy Responds to Direct & Indirect Losses

Understanding Additional Living Expenses (ALE) in Insurance: Learn what ALE means within most insurance policies as a homeowner or renter and gain insights on submitting a claim.

Establishing Business Security After a Disaster: Coordinate security on-site, post-disaster to maintain privacy, secure data and avoid scams during recovery.

Best Practices for Navigating the Claims Process: Understand the parties involved, and learn how to expertly navigate claims before, during and after a loss.

Considering Property Abandonment: Ensure you understand your insurance policy’s Statutory Condition that addresses abandonment before walking away from your property.

Recovery Considerations for Your Business: Consider how to resume operations, clean up and salvage and support employees.

Incident Report Checklist: An incident report template for use following a safety incident.

Taking Inventory: A Property Owner's Checklist: A checklist to help you start the process of replacing the items you’ve lost.

Personal Safety Concerns on Home Re-entry: Following a wildfire, ensure you are taking appropriate precautions and be aware of hazards to your health and safety before re-entering your home.