Emergency Operation Centres getting a provincial boost

Jul 21, 2026 | 2:46 PM

Vernon and the North Okanagan is getting an infusion of cash to help with responding to emergencies.

Through a provincial investment, Vernon’s EOC will receive $30,000 for training, tabletop exercises and full-scale exercises to built and test capability.

Another $30,000 will go to the Regional District of North Okanagan for training and workstations to build EOC staff capability and infrastructure.

The investments are part of a combined $3.5-million to support 110 emergency operation centres across the province.

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Splatsin First Nation: $30,000 for training and tabletop exercises Penticton: $30,000 for section training and functional exercises
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Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District: $79,500 for regional audio/visual equipment, communications equipment, and furniture

“One of the best things we can do to set our communities up for success is making sure that local First Nations and municipalities have up-to-date technology and equipment ready to go if an emergency occurs,” Harwinder Sandhu, MLA for Vernon-Lumby, said.

“I am very thankful to all the emergency personnel and first responders across B.C. who take the time to do Emergency Operations Centres training and help their communities when they most need it.”

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by Liam Verster

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