UPDATE 2 | November 6, 2026 – 5:00 pm
(Campbell River, BC) – The Village of Zeballos and Strathcona Regional District (SRD) continue to monitor flooding and landslide risks in the community following overnight evacuations and the declaration of a State of Local Emergency.
There are no significant changes to report at this time. All existing Evacuation Orders, Evacuation Alerts and road closures remain in effect and will continue overnight.
Village of Zeballos Public Works crews will continue conducting regular checks to monitor conditions, as it is safe to do so. Both the Village of Zeballos and SRD Emergency Operations Centres (EOCs) will remain on standby overnight to respond to any changes in conditions.
Geotechnical Assessment and Property Damage Unknown
A geotechnical assessment of the affected area is pending to determine whether there is a risk of further landslides and to help assess when the area may be safe to access.
As evacuations took place overnight and access to the affected area remains restricted, the full extent of any potential property damage has not yet been determined. At this time, there have been no confirmed reports of damage to residential properties. Further assessment will be required once conditions are safe.
Current Emergency Measures Remain in Effect:
- Evacuation Order: Specified properties at 101–118 Maquinna Avenue and 202–216 Pandora Crescent remain under Evacuation Order. Affected residents must remain evacuated until the Order is officially lifted.
- Evacuation Alert: Properties at 402, 404 and 406 Ferris Road remain under Evacuation Alert. Residents should be prepared to evacuate on short notice.
- Shelter in Place: Other residents in the Pandora, Gold Valley and Reno Roads area are encouraged to remain in their homes unless directed otherwise by emergency officials.
- Road Closure: Maquinna Avenue remains closed between 101 and 118 Maquinna Avenue, near Pandora Crescent. Residents are asked to respect all road closures and avoid the affected area.
Residents requiring Emergency Support Services (ESS) can contact the SRD’s Emergency Operations Centre at 250-830-6702 or email emergencyservices@srd.ca.
Ongoing Monitoring and Public Updates
Public safety remains the highest priority. The Village of Zeballos and SRD will continue monitoring the situation and provide further updates as new information becomes available or conditions change.
We sincerely thank the emergency response crews, Public Works staff and Emergency Support Services volunteers for their continued efforts, as well as residents for their patience, understanding and cooperation during this challenging time.
Stay Informed – Emergency Notifications
Residents and visitors are encouraged to sign up for Alertable, the SRD's free emergency notification service, to receive important alerts and emergency updates directly by phone, text message, email or through the Alertable app. Subscribe at srd.ca/alerts.
Emergency Preparedness Resources
Being prepared is an important part of staying safe during emergencies. Residents are encouraged to review their household emergency plans, prepare grab-and-go kits and learn what to do during an evacuation.
For emergency preparedness information and resources, visit srd.ca/emergency-preparedness.
Latest Emergency Updates
For the latest information, official evacuation notices and maps, visit srd.ca/eoc or follow the SRD's official social media channels.
Official Emergency Notices:
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EOC Contact:
Strathcona Regional District Emergency Operations Centre - 250-830-6702 | emergencyservices@srd.ca