Category Archives: Disaster

Disaster

January 18 Press Conference for Campbell River Mudslide

There was a mudslide in Campbell River during the evening of January 17. Two of the apartment buildings along the foreshore, on South Island Highway, had to be evacuated and the residents are still not able to return to their homes. The following day, Wednesday Jan 18, the Strathcona Regional District and city of Campbell River held two press conferences. Cortes Currents attended the virtual conference for reporters who could not go to Campbell River. 

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Disaster

Mudslide behind Campbell River condos

There was a mudslide behind Hillside Place, at 738 South Island Highway in Campbell River at approximately 7:45 last night. 

A City of Campbell River press release stated the residents of Hillside Place and the adjoining condominium apartment building, Beechwood Manor, have been evacuated.  

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Communications, Disaster

The Earthquake early warning system

At their December 7 meeting, the Strathcona Regional District discussed modifications to a contract for 16 earthquake early warning stations stretching from Chatham Point, north of Campbell River, up to Haida Gwaii. 

The $1.8 million needed to fund this project was provided by a grant from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). 

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Disaster

Marc Doll speaks out on critical paramedic shortfalls; the doctor shortage & wildfire services in North Island 

There are not enough family doctors and the shortage of paramedics has reached crisis levels. Some people would like to see better fire services in North Island. In the third of a series about the issues he will be facing if elected Regional Director on October 15, Marc Doll spoke about emergency services on Quadra Island.

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Disaster

Are you Ready???? Live Folk U

Originally broadcast on April 26, 2022

Are you ready for a major disaster?

Folk U joined Cortes Island’s Emergency Responders, Cortes Radio’s emergency communications team, & your neighbours on Friday April 22nd at 1 p.m. to learn more about what will happen in the case of a sustained, long-term disaster and what YOU can do to help ensure you and your family are ready.

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