Urgent response
Call 9-1-1
Immediate danger, fire, police, and ambulance emergencies.
Response Guide
Emergency Hub
Critical contacts and real-time alerts for Parksville & Qualicum Beach.
Conditions need a quick check
Weather alerts
No alerts
No weather alerts in effect. All clear.
Road access
2 active closures
Island Highway E - Water Main Replacement
Key numbers
10 saved contacts
Local response, health, utility, and after-hours numbers in one place.
Current status
What needs attention right now
Weather alerts and road access issues are surfaced together here so residents can scan the situation quickly before heading out or making calls.
Weather alerts
Use the alert page for the full Environment Canada bulletin text and severity details.
No weather alerts in effect
No weather alerts in effect. All clear.
Road access and disruptions
Use this section for closures, washouts, hazards, and local access issues that can affect daily movement.
Island Highway E - Water Main Replacement
Island Highway E, Parksville (Corfield St to Craig St)
Lane reduction on Island Highway E between Corfield St and Craig St for water main replacement. Expect single-lane alternating traffic with flaggers. Expect 10-15 minute delays during peak hours.
Memorial Avenue - Road Resurfacing
Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach (Qualicum Rd to Fern Rd W)
Full road closure on Memorial Avenue between Qualicum Rd and Fern Rd W for asphalt resurfacing. Detour via Laburnum Rd and Qualicum Rd. Local access only for residents.
Key numbers
Keep the essential contacts close
The urgent number comes first, followed by the local response, health, and after-hours contacts most residents need when things change quickly.
Immediate danger
Fire, police, ambulance
9-1-1Use only for life-threatening emergencies and urgent situations that need an immediate response.
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Oceanside RCMP (Non-Emergency)
250-248-6111421 Pym St N, Parksville
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Parksville Fire Rescue (Non-Emergency)
250-248-3242160 Jensen Ave W, Parksville
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Qualicum Beach Fire Rescue
250-752-6232130 Rupert Rd E, Qualicum Beach
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Oceanside Health Centre & Urgent Care
250-951-9550489 Alberni Hwy, Parksville
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Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
250-755-76911200 Dufferin Cres, Nanaimo
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City of Parksville After Hours
250-248-6144Municipal after-hours service
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Town of Qualicum Beach After Hours
250-752-6921Roads, water, sewer, flooding, and downed trees
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BC Hydro Power Outages
1-800-224-9376Report outages and electrical hazards
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HealthLink BC
8-1-124/7 health advice
Preparedness
If conditions escalate, keep the next steps simple
This hub is strongest when it points residents to the right next move instead of forcing them to dig through multiple pages.
Emergency Management Oceanside
In the event of an evacuation alert or order, follow instructions from Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Emergency Management Oceanside, and the Regional District of Nanaimo.
Primary evacuation corridors for the Oceanside area are Highway 19 and Highway 19A. Conditions can change quickly during wildfire, flooding, or storm events.
Register for local emergency notifications, monitor official municipal channels, and be prepared to self-sustain for at least 72 hours.
Weather alerts
Full alert details
Warnings, watches, and advisories from Environment Canada.
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Civic updates
Roads and local notices
Closures, advisories, council notices, and municipal service updates.
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Current conditions
Forecast and local conditions
Live forecast, wind, tides, ferries, and other daily context.
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