Central Okanagan Emergency Operations (COEM)

Central Okanagan Emergency Operations (COEM) is part of the emergency-services and reporting directory on HelpKelowna for the Central Okanagan. The page below covers when to call, what's covered, and how to reach the right team.

Categories: Emergency Services & Reporting, Wildfire Supports

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Quick Facts

How to access
Phone, Online
Delivery
Virtual / online (no physical location to visit)
Information last updated
October 6, 2026

Central Okanagan Emergency Management (COEM) gives official emergency information for Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country, Peachland, Westbank First Nation and the Regional District of Central Okanagan. During emergencies like wildfires, they post updates, evacuation alerts and orders, and a map. ▸ In an emergency, call 911. ▸ Check if your address is affected: coemergency.ca/map. Red areas are evacuation orders. Orange areas are evacuation alerts. ▸ Get notifications: coemergency.ca/subscribe ▸ Evacuated? Register for Emergency Support Services at ess.gov.bc.ca ▸ EOC information line: 250-469-8490 or 1-877-569-8490 (toll-free)

Contact Information

Address
Central Okanagan (online map and phone during emergencies)
Phone
250-469-8490 / 1-877-569-8490
Website
https://www.coemergency.ca/
Access
Phone, Online
Service Area
Central Okanagan

Also known as: COEM, EOC, Central Okanagan Emergency Management, evacuation map, evacuation alert, evacuation order

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