Emergency Hub
Critical contacts and real-time alerts for Parksville & Qualicum Beach.
Emergency Contacts
Emergency (Fire, Police, Ambulance)
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
1200 Dufferin Crescent, Nanaimo (nearest major hospital)
Current Weather Alerts
Road Conditions
Island Highway E - Water Main Replacement
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. — Island Highway E, Parksville (Corfield St to Craig St)
Memorial Avenue - Road Resurfacing
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. — Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach (Qualicum Rd to Fern Rd W)
Evacuation Information
Know Your Routes
In the event of an evacuation order, follow directions from local authorities and the Regional District of Nanaimo. Primary evacuation routes from Parksville and Qualicum Beach are via Highway 19 (Island Highway) and Highway 19A (Oceanside Route).
Listen to local radio (88.5 FM CHLY or 89.7 FM CBC) for emergency broadcast instructions. Register for RDN emergency alerts at rdn.bc.ca.
Emergency reception centres are typically established at Parksville Civic & Technology Centre (100 Jensen Ave E) and Qualicum Beach Civic Centre (747 Jones St).