Vernon residents fill bins to reduce fire threat

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The brush bins were deployed over the weekend, and under the direction and encouragement of the Canadian Lakeview Association, numerous homeowners worked together to trim trees and fill the bins.

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Scott Anderson, owner of Dump Runz, said the success of the initiative shows that private companies can work with the community to solve problems and help the city’s bottom line.

“Whether it’s helping to solve fire problems, sponsoring events, donating items or labour, there’s a great deal of goodwill out there waiting to be harnessed. I’d like to see the city pursue this initiative and build a database of companies willing and able to help in periods of crisis, but also with smaller things on a more regular basis,” said Anderson who is also a Vernon city councillor.