Flood
Evacuation Alert issued for Martin Valley
Updated on
Current situation
The Central Coast Regional District has issued an Evacuation Alert for Martin Valley, BC (all households located between or along Laneway, Twin Lakes Road) due to current flooding and potential landslide risk from Mt. Caro Marion above village of Martin Valley, and transportation routes impacted by a current Evacuation Order on the East side of Martin River. Impacted people must be ready to leave on short notice.
Recommended actions
Follow all directions from officials:
If you are in the area under Evacuation Alert, be ready to leave on short notice.
Residents who need to leave their homes can go to the following locations for more information and support:
The Old Bank Inn – 1 Front Street, Ocean Falls.
These locations are available for residents who wish to leave the alert area voluntarily or who require additional information or assistance.
Review your emergency plan and stock your grab-and-go-bag.
Refer to the Evacuation Alert for information specific to your community.
Links and resources
DriveBC
Latest travel and highway updates
Emergency evacuee guidance for the public
What to do when you receive an Evacuation Order
PreparedBC
Learn how to prepare for landslides with resources from PreparedBC.
Understanding emergency events
Evacuation stages
Evacuation Alert
Be ready to leave on short notice.
Evacuation Order
You are at risk. Leave the area immediately.
Evacuation Rescind
All is currently safe and you can return home.