Dangerous Trees
Invasive Plants
Learn about Noxious Weed Control within the Central Okanagan.
Pine Beetles
Learn about beetles that impact pine trees. The Fire Department may have a program to provide funding for pine beetle mitigation work. Check with Fire Administration 250-766-2327 to see if there is a current program available.
Are you prepared for an emergency? Make sure you're as ready as you can be for an accident, environmental emergency or natural disaster.
Prepare Your Home
During a disaster, phone, gas, electrical and water services may be disrupted. Roads could be blocked, stores closed and gas stations out-of-service. It may be weeks before infrastructure, utilities and essential services are restored. Are you prepared to cope?
Completing the steps in the PreparedBC: Household Preparedness Guide and filling in the blanks of the PreparedBC: Household Emergency Plan will help you answer "yes".
Flood Protection and Planning
Visit Public Safety Canada for information on the National Disaster Mitigation Program
Flooding can pose a serious risk to public health and safety. Representatives from local governments, diking authorities and the public can use these guidelines and legislation to help manage potential flood impacts in their community.
Emergency Updates to your email
Check for the latest on local emergencies, subscribe for updates, view maps and get tips for preparedness at Central Okanagan Emergency Operations
Emergency Preparedness Resources
To report a wildfire or irresponsible behaviour call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 from a cell phone. Information from the public is crucial to ensuring wildfires are responded to as soon as possible.