Torrential winter rain forces evacuation alerts for rural homes
NANAIMO — Evacuation orders were issued for two areas within the Nanaimo Regional District after days of heavy rain.
The RDN issued the alerts for 380 Martindale Rd. in Parksville and 1698 Wilkinson Rd. near Cedar around 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 2 “due to the potential danger to life and health from flooding.”
Martindale Rd. was closed by authorities shortly after the evacuation alert was issued.
Both properties are near rivers.