Muskoka Forest Fire Danger Rating
Updated Friday May 4th, 2012
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IMPORTANT Emergency Vehicle Accessibility Information
Remember that Private Access Roads that lead to and from your cottage should be kept clear and free of snow in the winter, as well as obstructions from branches and fallen trees in the summer. This will determine the type and size of Emergency Vehicles that can access your property.
Accessibility for the Bracebridge Fire Department and their vehicles during any emergency is important and inaccessible roads will determine the level of fire protection that you receive.
It is the responsibility of the cottage owner to ensure access on privately maintained roads for Emergency Vehicles.
Access should be maintained to a minimum of 6 metres (20 feet) wide by 4 metres (13 feet) high. Also keep in mind that today's emergency vehicles can be quite heavy and require that road beds, bridges, etc are to be designed to support these loads.
Most of all, REMEMBER, if we can't get there - we can't help you!
