The dry spring and hot weather have increased B.C.’s interior region wildfire risk.  Please be aware that emergency response efforts may impact some of our employees and students from time to time.

Info for students

If you have been affected by an evacuation alert or order, please ensure you notify your instructor as soon as you are able. If you need emotional support, contact Counselling Services or Here2Talk.ca.

Info for employees

If you have been affected by an evacuation alert or order, please ensure you notify your supervisor as soon as you are able. If you need emotional support, contact EFAP provider, Lifeworks. If you encounter an out-of-office message or voicemail, please communicate with the appropriate Vice President’s office.

The College will be carefully monitoring the region for wildfire events. If there is major risk to Okanagan College facilities or traffic routes between campuses, information will be shared on this Alerts page.