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,…
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 emergency…
(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…
(as of 8:30 p.m.)
The City of Vernon has continued to receive and assist residents from neighbouring Okanagan communities who have been evacuated due to a number of wildfires that are now burning throughout the Central Okanagan region.
The Vernon Reception Centre is located at Kal Tire Place Arena…
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…
As the wildfire situation continues to evolve in the Okanagan, the City is encouraging everyone in Vernon to take some time to consider whether they are prepared to face an emergency, and if not, what simple steps could be taken right away. This is an important question for all residents and…
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
(as of 12:40 a.m.)
The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre (CORD Emergency) has issued additional Evacuation Orders in relation to fires in the Clifton Road North and McKinley areas of Kelowna. Those evacuees are being directed to the ESS Reception Centre in Vernon, if they do not have…
Crews continue to make progress on phase 2 of the Silver Star Road multi-use pathway project.
The City would like to advise motorists that during the next stage of the project, a section of Silver Star Road will be reduced to a single lane, to allow for construction crews to work more easily…
