The City is now proceeding with Phase 3 of the sand bag disposal assistance program. This includes properties along Lakeshore Drive. Property owners on Lakeshore Drive are encouraged to leave flood protection in place to a minimum of 0.6m (2 feet) above lake level to protect from wave action.
Phase…
City of Vernon Emergency Social Services (ESS) have registered 248 evacuees from Williams Lake and other areas affected by provincial wildfires. At this time, all of the evacuees are being billeted by friends or family in the area. Two group lodging sites have been established at the Vernon Curling…
The City of Vernon will be relocating eleven parking stalls from 30 Street to 28 Avenue and 29 Avenue starting July 24. To ensure drivers can access the angled parking, these streets will become one way on July 24. Please watch for the red and white No Entry signs and the One Way arrows showing the…
As part of the provincial response to wildfires that have forced evacuations, City of Vernon is activating and operating a group lodging facility at the request of the Province of B.C. for evacuees of the Williams Lake area. The reception centre is located at the Vernon Curling Rink. Until further…
The City of Vernon is preparing to receive a potential 800 evacuees from Williams Lake and other municipalities affected by wildfires. The Emergency Social Services (ESS) reception centre and group lodging located at the Vernon Curling Rink was fully operational by 3 a.m. Sunday morning, and more…
The Okanagan Foreshore Inventory Mapping (FIM) report was updated this spring to provide a summary of 2016 shoreline conditions. This initiative was completed as a collaborative project between bordering jurisdictions of Okanagan Lake and regional stewardship groups. Okanagan Lake is considered…
Update: The sani-dump at Vernon’s Visitor Information Centre (VIC) has been reopened to the public.
Previously: The VIC sani-dump is temporarily closed until further notice due to blocked access. RV users should use the sani-dump at Real Canadian Superstore on Anderson Way until the access route is…
The City of Vernon is set up to receive evacuees from other areas of the province that have been affected by recent wildfires. The reception centre will be operated by City Emergency Support Services (ESS) and ESS volunteers.
The reception centre will be at the Salvation Army House of Hope located…
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) have completed the investigation of the Arbor Lee condo fire. Investigators ruled the fire as not suspicious. The cause is undetermined.
VFRS responded to the fire at Arbor Lee (3800 40 Avenue) on Monday evening. Two fire engines, a ladder truck and approximately…
Vernon Council has endorsed the use of one engine or tanker and up to six Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) members to provide support for provincial wildfire suppression if assistance is requested by the Province.
VFRS has committed to sending resources only when there is enough strength locally…
