Know Before You Go

The Thompson Okanagan is a large region composed of beautiful, diverse landscapes. On this page, you will find current updates on travel conditions, forest fires, road conditions, and multiple resources to help you plan a fun and informed trip. The communities in the Thompson Okanagan continue to welcome visitors and look forward to hosting guests.

Do Your Part: To report a forest fire or irresponsible behaviour that could start a forest fire in British Columbia, please call 1-800-663-5555 or (*5555 from a cell phone) as soon as possible. Information from the public is crucial to the effectiveness of the response.

Stay up to date with the BC Wildfire App.

During the winter months, driving conditions can change quickly, be prepared with the proper tires and emergency kit when travelling by car. Get up-to-date information of road conditions at DriveBC.ca and Shift into Winter RoadSafetyatWork.ca.


*Important Updates

For Live Updates at EmergencyInfoBC.gov.bc.ca

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Important Phone Numbers to Note

Report forest fires or Irresponsible Behaviour 1-800-663-5555 or (*5555 from a cell phone)

Call 911 from anywhere in British Columbia to access fire, ambulance and police emergency services. 

Evacuees and Receptions Centres call: Emergency Info BC at: 1-800-585-9559

BC Wildfire Information Line 1-888-336-7378

Kamloops Fire Centre Information Line 1-250-554-5965

ESS Evacuees Information 1-800-585-9559

Canadian Red Cross Evacuees Reunification 1-800-863-6582

Emergency Coordination Centre 1-800-663-3456


#RealTime Live Updates

Live Webcams From Communities in the Region

SilverStar Village Webcam
Live Feed Live Feed

Real-Time Emergency Updates

Download the Free BC Wildfire App for up-to-date information and to report a fire using the app.

Free BC Wildfire Service App Store
Free BC Wildfire Service Google Play
Download Alertable For Shuswap Regional Information

Emergency Information BC
Current Forest Fire Activity
BC Wildfire Service Facebook
BC Wildfire Service Twitter

Road Conditions

Drive BC

Resources

Watercraft Vehicle Requirements

Summer Driving
Winter Driving
Travelling to Canada

Weather & Conditions

Weather Conditions by Location
Air Quality Index
BC Air Quality Health Index

Forest Fires

BC Parks Wildfire Update
Evacuation Orders and Alerts

Industry Preparedness

Emergency Resources for Tourism Industry
DBC Emergency Messaging Guide
BC Visitor Centres