Comments From BC Government & BC Hydro Regarding Recent Storm.

The following information relates to the last storm on just two of several of the Gulf Islands. ARES members in Nanaimo and Gabriola are monitoring frequencies

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11:45 AM (1 hour ago)

    Thetis Island. Thetis Island. Downed hydro lines at over 50% of roads throughout the island. Due to fallen trees. BC Hydro (1-800-224-9376) and Mainroad South Island (250-391-7310) are working to assess situations and clear debris safely. Next update time Mon Dec 24 at 8:00 AM PST. Last updated Sun Dec 23 at 8:43 AM PST. (DBC-4321)


Other Roads 
Gabriola Island. Gabriola Island. Downed hydro lines at this time no estimated % of roads open or closed. Due to fallen trees. BC Hydro (1-800-224-9376) and Mainroad South Island (250-391-7310) are working to assess situations and clear debris safely. BC Ferry terminal is operational. Power outage across the island. Next update time Mon Dec 24 at 8:00 AM PST. Last updated Sun Dec 23 at 8:43 AM PST. (DBC-4337)


All times are Pacific Time unless otherwise noted

The following is from BC Hydro

https://www.bchydro.com/news/press_centre/news_releases/2018/bc-hydro-crews-working-to-restore-power-after-windstorm-hits-sou11.html