Let's Work Together to Prepare for Emergencies

The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association employs a Crisis Management Coordinator, who regularly engages with Emergency Management BC, to closely monitor the region and work with impacted communities, tourism businesses, Indigenous partners, and other stakeholders. We also assist the province to find alternative accommodation to place residents and visitors, should an evacuation be required.

As well, we encourage tourism business operators to review the emergency preparedness information on the TOTA Emergency Preparedness page.

Recent News Highlights

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Jul 9, 2021

Direct Flights from Downtown Vancouver to Okanagan Lake Now Available

Jul 9, 2021

Harbour Air and Eldorado Resort have partnered to provide weekly round trip flights from Downtown Vancouver to a private dock situated in the Eldorado Resort Marina on Okanagan Lake for summer 2021. A special package will combine air travel through Harbour Air and accommodation at the Eldorado Resort.

Jul 9, 2021

Jul 8, 2021

Coordinated Emergency Supports in Kamloops

Jul 8, 2021

Representatives from the City of Kamloops, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD), Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS), and Emergency Management BC (EMBC) met on July 7, 2021 to discuss the Emergency Support Services (ESS) response of each organization.

Note: Donations of gift cards, especially for food and fuel, for evacuees can be dropped off at Moccasin Square Garden on Chief Alex Thomas Way.

Jul 8, 2021

Jun 30, 2021

B.C. Campfire Ban in Effect

Jun 30, 2021

Effective until noon on October 15, 2021 or until the order is rescinded, campfires, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires, and other fire activities are prohibited throughout the province of British Columbia.

Jun 30, 2021