Emergency Preparedness
Wildfires are a reality of living in the Okanagan. While the City of Vernon, emergency responders, and provincial agencies work together to reduce risk and respond quickly, preparedness starts at home.
Taking steps now can help protect your family, property, pets, and neighbourhood during wildfire season.
Whether you’re creating an emergency plan, preparing a grab-and-go bag, or learning how evacuation alerts work, being prepared helps our whole community stay safer and more resilient.
Stay informed during an emergency
During a wildfire or emergency event, trusted and timely information is essential.
Official information sources
For local emergency updates, evacuation notices, public safety information, and community impacts:
Find verified provincial emergency information, including evacuation alerts, orders, and emergency support information.
Track active wildfires, fire danger ratings, and wildfire response activity across the province.
Find information related to highway conditions, road closures, and travel impacts.