UPDATE: Dec. 11 – Due to the decreased threat of flood in the area, the City of Courtenay is rescinding the evacuation alert issued on Dec. 10 for the Puntledge and Tsolum Rivers area. The water levels are receding and the rainfall forecast looks more promising.
However, a boil water advisory has been issued for Courtenay due to the flooding. Residents are advised to boil their water for at least one minute. Those in need of shelter can go to Pidcock Shelter, 632 Pidcock Ave.
In addition, Bracken Park is park is still closed, along with trails in Little River nature park and Hawkins Greenway. The King Coho Greenway bridge crossing is also closed until further notice.
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VANCOUVER – The State of Emergency continues today in Courtenay due to the flooding and high water levels and now, an evacuation order has been issued for an area of Courtney.
The City of Courtenay has been advised of the danger of flooding in the areas adjacent to the Tsolum, Puntledge and Courtenay Rivers. Residents in the area are asked to leave these areas immediately and get to higher ground, away from the river.
The area impacted is outlined on the map below:
The city is continuing to monitor levels and will be providing updates on their Facebook page. There are currently about 1,700 customers without power in the region and BC Hydro hopes to have it restored by 4 p.m. tonight.
Photos courtesy of Dave John:
WATCH SOME RAW VIDEO OF THE FLOODING:
Road Closures:
- Comox Road CLOSED from Highway 19A bypass (by Kia dealership) to Old Island Highway
- Old Island Highway from Comox Road to Headquarters Rd.
- 5th Street Bridge CLOSED
- Dove Creek Road at the Dove Creek Bridge CLOSED
- Puntledge Road & Tsolum Road CLOSED
Intersection Closures
- Old Island Highway at Headquarters Road
- Ryan Road at Highway 19A bypass
- Comox Road at Highway 19A bypass
- Anderton Road at 5th Street
- 5th Street at Cliffe Avenue
The Lewis Centre and LINC Youth Centre are also both closed and all programs are cancelled.
Residents are also reminded to stay away from rivers as levels are high and currents are strong.
- The Courtenay Riverway / Airpark Walkway is closed.
- A portion of the Rotary Riverside Trail has been closed since late November due to a slope failure.
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