A state of local emergency (SOLE) has been declared by the City of Campbell River, as it continues to deal with the aftermath of landslides that have forced the evacuation of some people from their homes.
According to a release Thursday night, a temporary evacuation order has been put in place for a condominium complex at 738 Island Highway South, the location of where the landslide occurred Tuesday night.An evacuation alert is also in place for surrounding properties, including another condo development at 758 Island Highway South.
The release says investigations into the landslide have “highlighted matters in need of further investigation that may pose risks to the surrounding area.” “Our top priority is public safety, and while we are working diligently to get people home as soon as possible, we must first ensure that it is safe to do so,” Hadfield stated in the release.Sign up for our newsletter to get breaking news and daily digests sent to your email.“By declaring a State of Local Emergency we can make sure the City has the access and abilities it needs to do this necessary work and make sure the area is safe for residents to return.
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