News Releases
Information update on FortisBC gas outage
April 16, 2026
Lake Country, B.C. - The Central Okanagan Emergency Management (COEM) has been in close contact with FortisBC as they continue to work towards restoration of natural gas service to the communities of Lake Country, Kelowna and the Okanagan Indian Band (Duck Lake IR7).
Restoration of gas services is…
Warming centre opens to residents impacted by gas outage
April 15, 2026
Lake Country, B.C. - Central Okanagan Emergency Management (COEM) is aware of a FortisBC natural gas outage affecting parts of Lake Country, Kelowna and the Okanagan Indian Band (Duck Lake IR7).
To support residents who may be impacted, the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has been…
Central Okanagan Emergency Management launches new emergency notification system
April 2, 2026
Central Okanagan, B.C. — Central Okanagan Emergency Management (COEM) is introducing Alertable as the region’s new emergency notification system, improving how residents receive urgent public safety information.
Alertable replaces the Central Okanagan’s previous email-only emergency notifications,…
Remaining Evacuation Order Rescinded for the Munro Lake Wildfire
October 6, 2025
Peachland/Regional District of Central Okanagan, B.C. – Beginning at 12 p.m. today, the final property under Evacuation Order for the Munro Lake Wildfire will be rescinded thanks to the combined efforts of BC Wildfire crews and improved weather conditions.
The ZipZone Adventure Park at 5875…
Evacuation Alerts lifted; Order remains in place for Munro Lake Wildfire
October 1, 2025
Peachland/Regional District of Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Evacuation Alerts for the Peachland area have been lifted, with only one address remaining on Evacuation Order due to the Munro Lake Wildfire.
The following address remains on Evacuation Order until further notice:
5875 Brenda Mines Road…
