Yellowknife is taking preemptive measures to fire proof the town. Or at least make it more fire resistant. And not a second too soon by the sounds of it.

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What’s Yellowknife doing to protect the city right now?

The City of Yellowknife says workers are doing everything they can to protect the municipality from wildfires. Here's the sprinkler and fire b...

#ClimateCrisis #ClimateDisaster #Prepping #GetPrepared #CanadianWildfire

Did you know that you can freeze fresh sweet peppers? I picked these this morning, chopped and flash froze on sheets. Then pack into larger bags. Great for adding to food that is cooked. Just scoop the amount right out of the freezer bag, and add frozen to whatever you are cooking. This also works really well for mature onions and green onions, too. #gardening #FoodPreservation #Harvest #Homesteading

“Telecommunications in multiple NWT communities are severely disrupted due to wildfire activity in the southern NWT. ..." THIS is why we need to keep pushing for better ham radio emergency communications (equipment, antenna, radio rooms, expense reimbursement, education) within the PREOC centers in every area. Some scary photos coming out of Hay River tonight.

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Communications still down in many NWT communities

Some communications systems went dark in a dozen Northwest Territories communities with thousands of people fleeing oncoming wildfires.

#hamradio #Hamr #AmateurRadio #DisasterPreparedness #EMCOM #DisasterCommunication #Prepping #GetPrepared