BC Hydro will conduct public warning system tests for the John Hart Generating Station on Nov. 6, with temporary signage advising of siren tests placed along the Campbell River.
To ensure all warning systems are functioning properly, sirens will sound between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6.
In a news release, BC Hydro said sirens will be tested at four locations along the Campbell River, from the John Hart Dam to Second Island. Each siren may sound for up to five minutes, several times throughout the day.
Annual testing of the spillway operating gates at the John Hart facility will also take place between Nov. 4 and Nov. 12, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sirens will sound during this testing as well.
“We are also approaching the November to January storm season, when river flows may be high and changing, as we may increase or decrease flows out of our John Hart facility during low and high ocean tides for flood-risk management considerations,” said Karla Louwers, public affairs coordinator with BC Hydro.
The Crown utility corporation reminded the public to use caution when near the water.
