Declaration of State of Local Emergency

ORDER

Date March 17, 2026

Instrument Number: SOLE 26-1879

WHEREAS there is landslide and flood hazard risk within the jurisdiction of the Central Coast Regional District;

AND WHEREAS the landslide and flood hazard risk poses an existing or imminent threat to people and property within the area known as Martin Valley, near Ocean Falls, British Columbia, Electoral Area A;

AND WHEREAS prompt coordination of action or special regulation of persons or property is required to protect the health, safety or well-being of persons or the safety of property or objects or sites of heritage value;

NOW THEREFORE:

I DECLARE, pursuant to Section 95 (1) of the Emergency and Disaster Management Act that a state of local emergency exists in Martin Valley as outlined in the map attached due to landslide and flood hazard risk and risk to life safety.

Per Section 97 (1) of the Emergency and Disaster Management Act, the state of local emergency will remain in force for fourteen days, until the end of March 31, 2026 unless cancelled by the Central Coast Regional District or the Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness or extended by the Central Coast Regional District with the approval of the Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness.

 

Director Stephen Emery, Vice – Chair

Central Coast Regional District

March 17, 2026

26-1879 CCRD SOLE – 260317 – signed