The Comox Valley Regional District says its Emergency Operations Centre will remain open as flood response shifts to recovery.
Group lodging will close Thursday morning, and a Resiliency Centre will open Monday to help registered evacuees connect with community supports. Location details for the Resiliency Centre will be announced Friday.
“Supports have been organized with external partners to aid registered evacuees that self-identified as needing extra help during this transition,” reads a statement from the CVRD. “The Resiliency Centre will be helping registered evacuees navigate the community supports available to them.”
The regional district encourages residents to visit its website for information on flood debris management and says clean-up kits from the Canadian Red Cross are available at the Merville Firehall, 7350 Island Highway, on the following dates and times:
• Thursday, February 5 | 1 – 6 p.m.
• Friday, February 6 | 1 – 6 p.m.
• Saturday, February 7 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Sunday, February 8 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
“Each kit includes a mop, sponges, brooms, gloves and other supplies that can be used to safely clean flood-damaged homes and property,” said the CVRD.
The regional district urges residents to stay clear of waterways as BC Hydro continues reservoir releases and to monitor local weather alerts.
