News releases
Accessing supports through the Resiliency Centre and Emergency Support Services
September 8, 2023
Central Okanagan, BC – The Resiliency Centre and Emergency Support Services (ESS) Reception Centre, co-located on Westbank First Nation, provide support for wildfire evacuees and those experiencing structural loss following the McDougall Creek Wildfire.
Resiliency Centre
The Resiliency Centre is a…
Important: Temporary access to Wilson’s Landing area from Vernon only
September 7, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) will allow temporary access for a select area within an Evacuation Order area, entering from the north end of Westside Road from Vernon, so that residents can check on their homes and retrieve important items.
This a challenging time…
Planned ignitions and operational update for McDougall Creek wildfire
September 7, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – An estimated 405 properties remain under Evacuation Order and 12,303 on Evacuation Alert for the areas of West Kelowna, Westbank First Nation and Regional District of Central Okanagan. Currently there are 283 on Evacuation Order within RDCO Electoral Area West and 122…
Temporary access to Traders Cove/Pine Point
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Emergency Operation Centre is working with wildfire and utility crews to allow temporary access within Evacuation Order of Traders Cove/Pine Point so that residents can check in on their homes and retrieve important items.
This a challenging time for residents and the…
Planned ignitions and operational update for McDougall Creek wildfire
September 6, 2023
Central Okanagan, B.C. – An estimated 405 properties remain under Evacuation Order and 12,303 on Evacuation Alert. With 283 on Evacuation Order within RDCO Electoral Area West and 122 within the City of West Kelowna. Evacuation Order and Alert areas can be confirmed at cordemergency.ca/map. As…
