On March 19, 2020, qathet Regional District, Tla'amin Nation, and City of Powell River activated the regional emergency operations centre (EOC) to monitor the COVID-19 situation.
According to a media release from manager of emergency services Ryan Thoms, following advice from the provincial health officer, local authorities have engaged business continuity plans, and limited or closed public access to local facilities.
“Following the provincial declaration of state of emergency on March 18, the three local authorities activated the regional EOC per our regional emergency plan,” stated Thoms. “The EOC will be in operation during normal business hours from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
“At level 1, the EOC will be continuously monitoring the COVID-19 situation, assisting provincial health authorities as requested, and informing the public.”
