What We Do
Be Ready to 'Grab and Go'
The Regional Emergency Program and Emergency Support Services
organization encourages you to prepare your family in
advance of any emergency that might force you from your
home. View News Release
The Regional Emergency Plan is coordinated by the City of
Kelowna Fire Department on behalf of the Regional District, the
City of Kelowna, the District of West Kelowna, District of Lake
Country, District of Peachland and Westbank First Nation. The Plan
makes provisions for the community in the event of any emergency
such as flooding, forest fires, airplane crashes or other
catastrophes.
The program provides an online
website which will have up to date information from the
Emergency Operation Centre, when activated. You can also
subscribe to receive e-notices when information is updated during
any emergency. Visit www.cordemergency.ca
Officials from each member municipality, including the Regional
District, RCMP, fire departments, BC Ambulance, Interior Health,
School District 23, public works, transportation, communications
and Emergency Support Services (ESS) volunteers meet and practice
the plan, which also includes activating the Emergency Operations
Centre (EOC) in the main Kelowna fire hall.
The plan also provides guidelines for recovery operations after
any emergency or disaster ends. Follow these links for more
information on Preparing for Specific
Emergencies and preparing a Grab and Go
Kit for you and your family.
Emergency Support Services
This team of trained and dedicated volunteers is ready to respond
to help anyone displaced because of an emergency. Training
sessions are held regularly in all aspects of providing food,
accommodation and clothing assistance for people forced from their
homes. (View ESS Information) If you'd like to become a
volunteer for Emergency Support Services (ESS), contact our ESS
Team at 250-215-1789 or email eoc.ess@kelowna.ca.
Kelowna Amateur Radio
If you are an Amateur Radio Operator and would like to volunteer
with the Emergency Operation Centre Amateur Radio Communications
Services, please contact Coordinator Norm Barton at 250-768-2572 or
250-861-0635 or email ve7bzc-norm@shaw.ca.
Link to Communications Team web site
BC River Forecast Centre - Warnings/Advisories
webpage
2009 Terrace Mountain Forest Fire
Information, Releases, Maps
2011
Bear Creek Forest Fire Information, Releases, Maps
How to Reach Us
Phone: (250) 469-8801
Fax: (250) 862-3371
Address: 2255 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 8B8
Hours: 8:00 - 4:00 Monday to Friday for inquiries