Flood
Evacuation Alert UPGRADED to Evacuation Order for Martin Valley
Updated on
Current situation
The Central Coast Regional District has upgraded an Evacuation Alert to an Evacuation Order for Martin Valley in Electoral Area A due to landslide and flood hazard risk. Impacted people must leave immediately.
Recommended actions
Follow all directions from officials:
If you are in the area under Evacuation Order, you are at risk. You must leave immediately.
Evacuate following this route(s): From Martin Valley to Ocean Falls, approximately 2.1 KMs to the East along Martin Valley Road (also known as Marine Drive).
Register for: Emergency Support Services (ESS) for short-term basic support.
Evacuees may request and register for support at Old Bank Inn, Front Street, Ocean Falls, BC. Contact: Les Marston by phone: 250-289-9624.
View Evacuation Order 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.