Cowichan Tribes issued an evacuation alert for a number of properties on Monday, Dec. 26.

As of 4 p.m. the alert went out for people living in the areas of Sahilton Road, WilB次元官网网址檚eem Road and Tzouhalem Road between Jimmy and Cowichan Bay roads.

The alert has been issued because of expected heavy rain, coupled with snow melt and a king tide that may bring flooding to the areas in question.

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Residents impacted by the alert can have questions answered by calling 250-732-4658 outside of office hours. From 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. people can call 250-732-1475.

Other low lying areas are also being monitored in case additional alerts are necessary, the notice said.

Other areasof the Cowichan Valley are also under evacuation alert, including properties in Crofton and Chemainus.