“Preparedness is not a luxury. It’s a necessity.”

That’s the message Interior Health’s (IH) Health Emergency Management BC (HEMBC) team wants to get across to our communities as British Columbia emergency agencies prepare for another unpredictable wildfire season. And, with temperatures warming up, now is the time to review your emergency plan and take stock of your emergency kit, so you’re prepared.

Lillooet and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre.

Emergency services will be unavailable from 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 4 until 8 a.m., Monday, May 5, 2025. Patients can access emergency care in Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.

All other inpatient services will continue at Lillooet Hospital.

Oliver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at South Okanagan General Hospital.

Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 4 to 7 a.m. Monday, May 5, 2025. Patients can access emergency care at Penticton Regional Hospital during this time.

All other inpatient services will continue at South Okanagan General Hospital.

Oliver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at South Okanagan General Hospital.

Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 to 7 a.m. Sunday, May 4, 2025. Patients can access emergency care at Penticton Regional Hospital during this time.

All other inpatient services will continue at South Okanagan General Hospital.

100 Mile House area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at 100 Hundred Mile District General Hospital.

Lillooet and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre.

Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 3 to 8 a.m. on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.

All other inpatient services will continue at Lillooet Hospital.

Oliver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at South Okanagan General Hospital.

Emergency services will be unavailable from 5 p.m. on Friday, May 2 to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Patients can access emergency care at Penticton Regional Hospital during this time.

All other inpatient services will continue at South Okanagan General Hospital.

Dialysis patients in the North Okanagan will have a brand-new facility and increased access to dedicated dialysis services with the opening of the relocated Vernon Community Dialysis Unit as of Monday, May 5.