Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)
The Town of Truro is developing a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) to better understand and reduce wildfire risk in and around Truro, particularly as climate conditions change and wildfire seasons become longer and more severe. The CWPP is a long-term, practical roadmap that brings together risk assessment, mitigation actions, emergency preparedness, and public education into a single coordinated approach.
Why a Community Wildfire Protection Plan?
Wildfire risk reduction is not achieved through a single action. It requires a coordinated set of measures that address how vegetation is managed, how communities are built and maintained, how emergency response resources are prepared, and how residents understand and reduce risk on their own properties. Truro’s CWPP is being designed to integrate these elements in a clear and defensible way, aligned with FireSmart principles and provincial guidance.
The plan will help the Town:
- Identify areas at higher risk of wildfire
- Understand how wildfire could affect homes, neighbourhoods, parks, and municipal infrastructure
- Prioritize actions that reduce risk in a cost-effective and achievable way
- Improve community awareness and preparedness
- Strengthen coordination between municipal departments, emergency services, regional partners, and other stakeholders
- Community and Stakeholder Involvement
Meaningful engagement is a central part of Truro’s CWPP. Local knowledge, operational experience, and community perspectives are essential to understanding risk and identifying practical solutions.
Engagement will include opportunities for public input and information-sharing throughout the project.
Stay Informed
As the CWPP progresses, updates will be shared on this page, including opportunities for public engagement, draft materials, and information on how residents can take action to reduce wildfire risk in their neighbourhoods.
