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To report a wildfire or irresponsible behaviour that could start a wildfire 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 our response.

Links to general information about fires:

  • EmergencyInfoBC Online source for emergency alerts
  • DriveBC Road conditions and closures
  • BC Air Quality The Air Quality Health Index is a health protection tool that is designed to help you make decisions to protect your health by limiting short-term exposure to air pollution and adjusting your activity levels during increased levels of air pollution

Driving Information

Access current driving conditions, highway closures, and live highway cams across British Columbia.

RDOS Emergency Operation Centre

Latest RDOS Updates.

Border Crossing Information

COVID-19: Current border measures and requirements.

Thompson Okanagan Travel Updates

Current regional travel, road, and Covid-19 updates.

BC Wildfire Dashboard

Access the BC Wildfire Service interactive map.

Air Quality Index

Access to information on air quality. View the smoke forecast.

To report a wildfire or irresponsible behaviour that could start a wildfire 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 our response.

Links to general information about fires:

  • EmergencyInfoBC Online source for emergency alerts
  • DriveBC Road conditions and closures
  • BC Air Quality The Air Quality Health Index is a health protection tool that is designed to help you make decisions to protect your health by limiting short-term exposure to air pollution and adjusting your activity levels during increased levels of air pollution

Driving Information

Access current driving conditions, highway closures, and live highway cams across British Columbia.

RDOS Emergency Operation Centre

Latest RDOS Updates.

Border Crossing Information

COVID-19: Current border measures and requirements.

Thompson Okanagan Travel Updates

Current regional travel, road, and Covid-19 updates.

BC Wildfire Dashboard

Access the BC Wildfire Service interactive map.

Air Quality Index

Access to information on air quality. View the smoke forecast.

Covid-19 Planning & Prevention

To protect yourself and do your part in the containment of the virus, follow the same advice for cold and flu season:

    • Wash your hands often with soap and water.
    • Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
    • Avoid others who are unwell.
    • Stay home when you are sick.

Visit the BC Centre for Disease Control website for more detailed preventative measures.