BC Hydro Scheduled Power Outage July 15, 2021

We're performing work on our system in your area that requires us to temporarily turn off your electricity service.

Planned power outage details (WO W02060264-01)

Locations: ALERT BAY

From: Thursday, July 15, 2021 07:00 AM (estimated)

To: Thursday, July 15, 2021 05:00 PM (estimated)

Reason: System Upgrade

Prepare for the outage

Before the outage begins, turn off electric heaters, major appliances and unplug sensitive electronics to protect them from damage. If you rely on electric medical equipment or access doors, have a plan to maintain use.

More ways to prepare

Why we plan power outages

Planned outages allow us to safely maintain and improve our electric system, which helps reduce the frequency of unplanned outages caused by storms and equipment failures. We understand that outages are inconvenient, and we appreciate your patience.

How we plan outage times

Get the latest status

Planned power outages may be cancelled without notice due to safety, adverse weather or emergencies. Get the latest status of your planned outage online or give us a call at 1 800 BCHYDRO (1 800 224 9376).

Thank you for understanding. We'll restore your power as soon as possible.

Please stay back from our crews

If you see our crews, please respect COVID-19 physical distancing and stay back at least two metres.

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May 14, 2021

We know there has been some concern with regards to the new street lights being rolled out.  This post is to let you know that Hydro is going to come in and place a few of the new LED lights to help us make our choices for the replacement process.  They are going to put two by BC Ferries on Fir street.  One closest to the ferry will be a 162 watt and 114 watt closer to town. Then there will be two on Alder Road by the Alert Bay Campground one will be a 39 watt and the other will be a 75 watt LED. So there will be some test lights arriving in Alert Bay in the near future.

 

Mayor Buchanan

COVID19 Vaccine May 2021

Good Friday afternoon!

Thank you for being strong community partners to help spread the word about COVID-19 vaccines. This email contains information on the process, and key messages to share. Attached is a poster you can print out and put in high-traffic areas, and a social media post for you to share with your networks or use to create your own materials.  

 

Copy/paste/share/promote in any way you see fit. Post on social media, send an email to your network, call the young adults in your life! Don’t be limited to what we’ve provided here… get creative and help spread the word!

 

Please think about who you know who has a strong network that can help us reach younger adults (age 18-39 in particular) and pass this along to them with an ask to help out too. Spreading the word about getting vaccinated is a shared responsibility – thank you for doing your part!

 

Community partners have been strong allies in the vaccination effort, and we appreciate your continued support and participation.  

 

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BC’s COVID-19 immunization effort has picked up steam and we have increased clinic capacity to complete first doses by late June.  As of May 12 we immunized 370,000 people with their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine – 50% of our eligible adult population. That is an incredibly important milestone, but we are not at the first-dose finish line yet.

 

The faster we complete first doses, the greater our ability to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on our communities and start to get back to something closer to a normal summer. That is why it is so important that everyone be registered in the provincial ‘Get Vaccinated’ online booking system.

 

Everyone aged 25+ can book their appointment now, and by this Sunday May 16, everyone 18+ will be able to book. It’s been a long wait for many people, but now is finally the time for all of us to get registered, get booked and vaccinated.

 

Please help us share this information and encourage everyone in your networks and communities to register now and book their vaccination appointments.   

 

KEY MESSAGES:

 

·         As of May 16 everyone in BC aged 18+ can book their vaccine appointment.

·         Vaccination is our best and most effective tool against COVID-19.

·         COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective.

·         We have achieved high vaccination rates for older adults. Now it’s time for every adult under 40 to ensure that they are registered so they an book an appointment now.

·         Registration and booking is fast and easy.

·         We all have a part to play to end the pandemic – register now for your COVID-19 vaccine. 

 

SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT:

 

Take three easy steps closer to the end of the pandemic:

·         Register: Anyone born in 2003 or earlier (18+) can register now. Go to www.getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca or call 1-833-838-2323. The process only takes about 2 minutes.

·         Book: You will get an email, text or phone call inviting you to make an appointment. By May 16 everyone 18+ will be able to book an appointment. Registering now will ensure you get your spot in line.

·         Get your vaccine: Clinics are set up in communities across Vancouver Island, including weekend and evening hours.

 

The wait is over! The COVID-19 vaccine is available to everyone 18+ who lives or works in BC. You must register to book a vaccine appointment:

·         https://www.getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca/

·         1-833-838-2323 | translators are available

·         Learn more: www.gov.bc.ca/getvaccinated

 

As always, please watch for and share content from Island Health’s social media channels:

Twitter, Facebook and Instagram

 

With gratitude,

Mike and the entire team at Island health


Mike Lowe (he/him) | Director, Partner Engagement and Internal Communications
Working remotely during COVID-19: Mobile: 250-217-5848 | email: mike.lowe@viha.ca

With great respect and humility, I acknowledge it is my privilege, as a guest, to make my home on the territory of the Lkwungen speaking peoples. I acknowledge that Island Health provides care on the homelands of the Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwakwaka’wkaw cultural families, whose relationship with these lands remains unbroken. In making this acknowledgement, I am committed to walking softly on this land and to understanding and addressing Indigenous specific racism. 

       

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