Friday, January 18, 2019 ~ COASTAL BC.
~ West Shore Voice News
Environment Canada has issued a Wind Warning for areas of coastal BC: “Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.” The warning was issued around 4:45 pm today January 18 for overnight into the early hours of Saturday January 19.
“Southeast winds of 70 gusting to 90 km/h will develop early this evening from Nanoose Bay to Campbell River on East Vancouver Island, from Saltery Bay to Powell River on the Sunshine Coast and along exposed coastal sections of Greater Victoria.”
As of 6:50 pm, the BC Hydro website reported no power outages in the South Vancouver Island region.
“When you hear a wind warning and there is the possibility of a power outage, remember to charge your phones and battery-operated equipment,” says Jeri Grant, Coordinator, Juan de Fuca Emergency Program.
Taking ownership of your own preparedness includes having a seven-day supply of necessary resources like food and water, household supplies, required medicines, heat and cash on hand.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm.