Evacuation Alert cancelled and Evacuation Orders rescinded for affected areas

The Comox Valley Regional Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) advises that Evacuation Alerts have been cancelled and all Evacuation Orders have been rescinded for areas affected by recent flooding in the City of Courtenay and Electoral Area B, effective 11:45 a.m. on January 31, 2026.

These actions were taken following improved conditions and completed safety assessments.

Evacuation Alert cancelled

The Evacuation Alert for the following Headquarters Road properties has been cancelled:

• 110 Headquarters Road (vacant lot)
• 120 Headquarters Road
• 130 Headquarters Road
• 140 Headquarters Road
• 150 Headquarters Road
• 160 Headquarters Road
• 157 Headquarters Road

Evacuation Orders rescinded

All Evacuation Orders have been rescinded for the following areas:

• Maple Pool Campground
• Stephen Road
  • 3054 Stephen Road
  • 3074 Stephen Road
  • 3104 Stephen Road
• Headquarters Road
  • 4697 Headquarters Road
  • 4685 Headquarters Road
  • 4679 Headquarters Road
  • 4673 Headquarters Road
  • 4667 Headquarters Road
  • 4661 Headquarters Road
  • 4659 Headquarters Road
  • 4653 Headquarters Road
  • 4629 Headquarters Road

While the Evacuation Alert has been rescinded, residents are advised that an Evacuation Alert or Evacuation Order may need to be reissued if conditions change. If required, the evacuation process would recommence.

Information will be shared later today with residents to support safe re-entry and to provide guidance on the safe handling and disposal of flood-damaged materials and belongings.

Updated information will be posted on https://www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/eoc and on the Comox Valley Regional District social media channels (Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky).

Comox Valley Emergency Management (CVEM) is a regional service administered by the Comox Valley Regional District in partnership with the City of Courtenay, Village of Cumberland, Town of Comox and K'ómoks First Nation to provide emergency management services and support to the region.

Comox Valley Emergency Management respectfully acknowledges the land on which it operates is on the unceded traditional territory of the K'ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land.

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Media Contact:
Comox Valley Regional Emergency Operations Centre
T: 778-585-3358