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Okanogan County Emergency Management This is the official page for Okanogan County Emergency Management Operating within the core functions of prepare, prevent, response and recovery.

Okanogan County Emergency Management is Department under the Okanogan County Commissioners operating a fully functional EM Department, providing public safety services for life and property in Okanogan County. The EM department responds to both individual and large emergencies. This page is part of the OCDEM mission to provide information to citizens in Okanogan County for potential and actual emergencies through as many pathways as currently possible.

10/13/2026

As of Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 12:01 AM (midnight) the Okanogan County Burn Restriction will be lifted.

Natural vegetation may now be burnt within unincorporated areas of Okanogan County.

It is strongly encouraged to call Okanogan County Sheriff Dispatch at 509-422-7232 option 4 before burning.

Be sure to check with your city, town, and DNR for their current burning rules/restrictions.

Visit the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest or the Colville National Forest Websites for fire danger and outdoor burning restrictions for lands managed by the Forest Service.

For Air Quality burn bans go to DOE and climate information.

BURN RESPONSIBLY, do not be the one trying to explain how your controlled burn turned into an uncontrolled burn, and be a good neighbor and don’t let it smolder.

Issued: 10-13-2026 at 04:29 PM

09/29/2026

Okanogan County Burn Ban will be reduced Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 12:01 AM reverting to a County-Wide Burn Restriction allowing campfires ONLY.

For more information see Okanogan County Emergency Managements Burn Ban/Restriction Website: https://www.okanogancounty.gov/406/Burn-Ban-Information

Issued 2026-09-28 5:25 PM

The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning earlier this afternoon over the Sinlahekin Burn Scar.Heavy rai...
09/25/2026

The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning earlier this afternoon over the Sinlahekin Burn Scar.

Heavy rains have caused debris and mud flows over roadways.

Public Works is in the area of Loomis-Oroville Road at Spectacle Lake and the Sinlahekin Road south of Loomis.

Persons should be aware of their surroundings and be cautious driving in the area.

https://perimetermap.com/okanogan-cct-wa

Issued: 9/25/2026 3:47 PM

If you have been affected by any of the wildfires in Okanogan County in 2026, please attend for assistance. If you unab...
09/15/2026

If you have been affected by any of the wildfires in Okanogan County in 2026, please attend for assistance. If you unable to attend you can call Jessica Farmer at 509-846-5101.

Issued: 9/15/2026 8:38 AM

09/04/2026

UPDATE for the Sinlahekin Fire, Tonasket, WA.

Level 3 zones A250, A330B and A1360B has been reduced to Level 2.

Level 1 zones A200A and A208A remain a Level 1.

All other zones have been removed.

*The Okanogan County-Wide Burn Ban is STILL in effect.

**While evacuation Levels are being reduced, please remember that areas of recent burn scars remain vulnerable to flash flooding and debris flows.

Burned soil cannot absorb water, meaning even a brief, intense rain shower can trigger rapid flooding and mudslides.

Be aware of your surroundings and be prepared to take action if conditions change.
Okanogan County Emergency Management will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.

Issued: 09-04-2026 at 03:32 PM

09/04/2026

On Friday, September 4, the Colville National Forest will be returning to Stage 1 Public Use Restrictions. The full forest order can be found on our website at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/colville The biggest and most consequential change is that at developed recreation sites, inside of US Forest Service constructed fire rings in individual sites, campfires will be allowed. The list below includes all developed recreation areas that will be allowing campfires starting tomorrow:

Tonasket Ranger District
Beth Lake; Bonaparte Lake; Fourteen Mile; Kerr; Tiffany Springs; Long Swamp/Windy Peak TH; Lost Lake; Oriole; Salmon Meadows; Sugarloaf

Republic Ranger District
Ferry Lake Campground; Swan Lake Campground; Long Lake Campground; 10 mile Campground; Boulder Deer Forest Camp

Three Rivers Ranger District
Lake Leo Campground; Silver Creek Campground; Lake Thomas Campground; Jungle Hill Campground; Lake Gillette Campground; Gillette Campground; Lake Ellen West Campground; Lake Ellen East Campground; Little Twin Lakes Campground; Sherman Overlook Campground; Big Meadow Lake Campground; Canyon Creek Campground; Pierre Lake Campground; Trout Lake Campground; Davis Lake Campground; Wapaloosie Campground; Elbow Lake Campground

Newport Sullivan Lake Ranger District
Panhandle Campground; Gypsy Meadows; South Skookum Campground; Crecent Lake Campground; Pioneer Park Campground; Sullivan Creek Numbered Sites; Millpond Campground; Sullivan Lake Group Site; East Sullivan Campground; Moon Flats; Edgewater Campground; Browns Lake Campground; Noisy Creek Group Site; West Sullivan Campground; Noisy Creek Campground

09/04/2026

The Okanogan County-Wide Burn Ban is STILL in effect.

We want to remind everyone that Okanogan County’s burn ban remains in effect.

You may see information from other agencies stating that certain campfires are allowed. For example, the U.S. Forest Service is currently allowing campfires in designated permanent fire rings in some areas.

Please remember: Different agencies may have different fire restrictions. One agency allowing campfires does NOT mean they are allowed in all locations.

Before starting any fire, check the restrictions for the land and jurisdiction where you are located.

Check with:
• Okanogan County
• Washington DNR
• U.S. Forest Service
• Your City/Town
• Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

When in doubt — check first! Restrictions can change as conditions change.

Follow Okanogan County Emergency Managements Burn Ban Webpage for current information.

https://www.okanogancounty.gov/406/Burn-Ban-Information

Issued: 9/4/2026 8:46 AM

09/02/2026

UPDATE: Sinlahekin Fire, Tonasket, WA. Evacuation Levels reduced and re-size

Issued: 09-02-2026 at 03:46 PM

All Level 2 zones reduced to Level 1 Advisory except zone A110A north of Conconully will remain Level 2.

Level 3 zones west of the fire have been reduced in size and will remain in Level 3.

The Level 1 Advisory zone along the Canadian Border has been reduced in size and will remain Level 1.

If you have losses due to wildfires within Okanogan County in 2026, reach out to Jessica Farmer with Okanogan County Long Term Recovery Group at 509-846-5101.

Be aware of your surroundings and be prepared to take action if conditions change.

Okanogan County Emergency Management will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.

Monitor the Okanogan County Emergency Management Active Incidents page for latest official updates.

08/28/2026

Due to increased fire activity on the Sinlahekin Fire and changing conditions along the northern portion of the fire, Okanogan County Emergency Management, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, and the Lower Similkameen Indian Band have issued updated evacuation and hazard notifications for areas near the U.S.–Canada border.

In Okanogan County, affected areas are being placed under Level 3 and Level 1 evacuation notices. Residents on the Canadian side of the border are also being advised of changing fire conditions through a Hazard Notice.

Residents in and around these areas should remain alert and prepared to take action. Fire conditions can change quickly due to dry fuels, wind, and increased fire activity.

Stay aware of your surroundings, monitor official emergency information, and be prepared to leave if conditions worsen or evacuation levels change.

View perimetermap.com for updated evacuation zones C100, C200 and A280A.

Issued: 8-27-2026 8:17 PM

08/25/2026

UPDATE: Sinlahekin Fire, Tonasket, WA. Level 1 Advisory zones REMOVED

Issued: 08-24-2026 at 05:49 PM

All Level 1 Advisory Zones have been removed.

The Okanogan County Long Term Recovery Group 501c-3 is assisting with the coordination of clean up and other recovery supports due to the 2026 Wildfire Events in Okanogan County.

If you have personal or business losses, please sign up with Disaster Case Manager Jessica Farmer at 509-846-5101 or [email protected]

Address

123 5th Avenue N, Rm 106
Okanogan, WA
98840

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+15094227206

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