Port Alberni Storm

Port Alberni StormHigh winds struck the Alberni Valley during the spring of 2003. Port Alberni was drowning under 62 millimeters of rain and winds gusting up to 85km/hr.

Trees collapsed on roads throughout the Alberni Valley, scattering logs and brush across several sections of Highway 4. Vancouver Island Powerline was requested by BC Hydro to provide restoration service to the area.

 

 

Port Alberni Storm

Three distribution crews were dispatched for 5 days. In total 3,800 households lost their power in the Alberni Valley.

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