Update #1 – Emergency Operations Centre Activated in Response to Windstorm

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) has activated an Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in response to today’s windstorm that has affected the region.

The EOC has been activated so that emergency staff are in a position to provide support to partner agencies such as BC Hydro and local Fire Departments as required.

Residents who are looking for updates on power, highway, weather conditions and Transit on the Sunshine Coast should follow the links below.

• Highway updates via Drive BC
• BC Hydro Outages List
• Weather alerts via Environment Canada
• BC Transit Alerts

Local Fire Departments are asking that residents immediately report downed power lines via 9-1-1. Stay at least 10 metres away from the downed power lines and do not touch or drive over the power lines.

Further information and updates on the EOC will be provided when available.

Media Contact
Rob Michael
EOC Director
rob.michael@scrd.ca