The Comox Valley Regional Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has released re-entry information for evacuees due to the recent flooding and continues to monitor weather forecasts for any shift in conditions.
The current weather conditions have improved and the flood watches have ended which has allowed the Comox Valley Emergency Operations Centre to begin transitioning towards the recovery phase.
For evacuees returning to their properties, re-entry information including a homeowner’s checklist, what to do after a flood, health service information, how to dispose flood impacted debris and trailer, camper and boat disposal, visit www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/eoc.
The Comox Valley Emergency Operations Centre remains open, and the Local State of Emergency remain in place. The reception centre at the Lower Native Sons Hall was closed at 3 pm Saturday after all emergency orders and alerts were rescinded. Group lodging and supports will continue to be available overnight for registered evacuees.
The following City of Courtenay parks are now open:
- Simms Millennium Park
- Puntledge Park
- Muir McLaughlin
- Airpark Lagoon Loop
- McPhee Meadows
For the most up-to-date information on the City of Courtenay recreation programming updates, visit www.courtenay.ca
Updated information will be posted on www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/eoc and on the Comox Valley Regional District social media channels (Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky).
Comox Valley Emergency Management (CVEM) is a regional service administered by the Comox Valley Regional District in partnership with the City of Courtenay, Village of Cumberland, Town of Comox and K’ómoks First Nation to provide emergency management services and support to the region.
Comox Valley Emergency Management respectfully acknowledges the land on which it operates is on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land.
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Media Contact:
Comox Valley Regional Emergency Operations Centre
T: 778-585-3358