Earlier this week, the City of Vernon encouraged residents to continue taking practical steps to FireSmart™ their properties. Now the City is getting ready to deploy resources to help those efforts.
From August 25 to September 1, residents will be able to drop their yard waste off at designated…
On August 22, 2023, the Province of BC partially rescinded an Emergency Order restricting non-essential travel for the purpose of staying in temporary accommodation in several communities in the Okanagan.
“The emergency order we put in place on Saturday has had the effect we required and…
In light of the ongoing wildfires throughout the interior of BC, the City of Vernon and Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) want to reassure community members they are closely monitoring the situation both locally and regionally, and are prepared to respond as needed.
“Over the last several weeks,…
City of Vernon crews are currently working to remove a number of items from the 2900-block of 30th Avenue, following the closure of the 2900-Plaza for the summer season.
The Downtown Vernon Association (DVA) made the announcement on Sunday that the Plaza will be closing earlier than anticipated,…
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) and the City of Vernon are urging residents to take action now to FireSmart™ your property, if you haven’t already.
“As we look to our neighbours in the Central Okanagan and see the devastation that is occurring, it serves as an all-too-real reminder of the power…
The City of Vernon would like to offer its deep gratitude and thanks to everyone who has helped serve in its Emergency Support Services (ESS) Reception Centre over the last several days.
Since Thursday, Vernon has been welcoming and assisting residents from neighbouring communities who have been…
On August 19, 2023, the Province of BC issued an Emergency Order restricting non-essential travel for the purpose of staying in temporary accommodation in several communities in the Okanagan.
These restrictions will support access to accommodations for evacuees and personnel providing…
(as of 4:30 p.m.)
The City of Vernon Emergency Support Services (ESS) Reception Centre continues to receive residents who are being evacuated from their homes, due to wildfires in the Central Okanagan.
Below are a number of updates from Vernon’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for both evacuees…
Information and updates regarding the Vernon ESS Reception Centre are available in the Latest News section of this website.
For updates and information regarding the McDougall Creek Fire and its associated Evacuation Orders and Alerts, visit:
cordemergency.ca
bcwildfire.ca
Since the City of Vernon has started to receive evacuees from neighbouring communities due to regional wildfires, local residents have shown an outpouring of care by asking how they can donate to the Emergency Support Services (ESS) Reception Centre.
The City greatly appreciates the kindness and…
