Port Alice Emergency

05/13/2026

Unsure if you need to register your burn? Want to know what your legal obligations are when open burning? Learn more about open burning in B.C.

05/05/2026

COASTAL FIRE BAN IN EFFECT

Beginning May 7, 2026, all fire permits within the Village of Port Alice will be rescinded and no burning will be permitted until further notice. This includes campfires at Link River Municipal Campground and Lion’s Park.

This ban is in place to help reduce wildfire risk and protect our community and surrounding forests.

Please ensure all outdoor burning activities are extinguished prior to the effective date and comply with the fire ban regulations.

Thank you for your cooperation.

05/05/2026

The BC Emergency Alert system is tested twice a year. The next test will be on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 1:55 PM (PT).

Do you know how and when BC Emergency Alerts are broadcast to cell phones, TV and radio? Learn more: emergencyinfobc.ca/test



Alt text: Person holding a mobile phone with BC Emergency Alert system test notification.

04/22/2026

04/21/2026

Travel Advisory: Sweeping - Highway 19 and 30, Port Hardy

Date: April 20 to May 8, 2026
Time: 7:00 am – 1:00 am
Traffic Layout: Slow moving vehicle

Drivers can expect a slow moving vehicle along roadways on Highway 19 and 30 as machine sweeping is in progress. Please slow down, move over, and yield to oncoming traffic.
Slow down, obey signs and watch for roadside workers.
Please show respect for all roadside crews – Slow Down.

04/21/2026

Travel Advisory: Ditching – Highway 30, Marble River to Port Alice
When: April 21 - 23 | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Drivers can single lane, alternating, traffic on Highway 30 from Marble River to Port Alice. Drivers are reminded to adhere to traffic control personnel and signage.

Drivers are reminded to respect cones, traffic control personnel and watch for roadside workers. Please show respect for all roadside crews – Slow Down.

As always, a reminder to visit www.drivebc.ca

04/20/2026

**UPDATE** 12:52 pm - WATER IS FIXED!

We will update with any changes. Hoping for a quick disruption, but may find issues when the leak is opened up. Thank you for your patience!

04/17/2026

03/24/2026

Stormy weather, such as strong winds and heavy rain, can be intense, occur suddenly and last for several days ⛈️

Make sure you have a home emergency kit with the following items in case you need to stay home without electricity, running water or heat:

• Non-perishable food
• Water
• Battery-powered flashlight and radio
• Extra batteries
• First-aid kit and medications
• Copy of your emergency plan and copies of important documents, such as insurance papers
• Garbage bags and moist towelettes
• Seasonal clothing, sturdy footwear and an emergency blanket

Don’t forget to include items specific to your needs, such as pet supplies, prescriptions and more! ✔️

If you end up using any supplies from your kit, remember to replace them ✔️

Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/WinterWeather

12/10/2025

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued rainfall, wind and snowfall warnings for parts of B.C. ⛈️❄️

Make sure you have a home emergency kit with the following items in case you lose power and need to stay home:

• Non-perishable food & water
• A battery-powered flashlight and radio, with extra batteries
• A first-aid kit and medications
• Copy of your emergency plan
• Copies of important documents
• Garbage bags and moist towelettes
• Seasonal clothing, sturdy footwear and an emergency blanket

Don’t forget to include items specific to your needs, such as pet supplies and prescriptions ✔️

If you end up using items from your kit, remember to replace them ✔️

Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyKit

Check weather alerts and warnings: Weather.gc.ca

Alt text: Emergency kit with items for warmth and safety, basic survival, electronics, health and sanitation and peace of mind.

12/10/2025

Environment and Climate Change Canada - Weather has launched colour-coded weather alerts to help Canadians quickly understand their risk during weather events like heavy snowfall, blizzards, extreme cold, high winds or heavy rain.

Here’s what the colours mean:

Yellow:
• Hazardous
• Impacts are moderate, localized, and/or short-term

Orange:
• Severe
• Impacts are major and/or widespread

Red:
• Very dangerous
• Impacts are extreme, extensive, and prolonged

Learn more at Canada.ca/Weather-Alerts