The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) has lifted the state of local emergency and rescinded the evacuation order issued for Pathfinder Camp Resorts. An evacuation order for the property at 380 Martindale Rd. in Parksville was issued on November 15.
According to a report, an assessment conducted at the Electoral Area G area suggested that residents can safely move back into their homes with the floodwaters receding.
Business owners and residents are reminded of the importance of following certain steps upon returning to their premises:
- Get authorized technicians to assess any electrical or gas equipment exposed to floodwaters
- Get your power or gas turned back on
- Ensure your home or business and contents are properly cleaned before moving back in
- Confirm a supply of safe water is available;
- Arrange for the proper disposal of human waste and garbage.
Click here for information on how to return to your home or place of business safely. For details on the recently announced Disaster Financial Assistance available, click here.
