With the weather forecast predicting a combination of snow, ice, and rain over the coming days, municipal crews and contractors are prioritizing road safety and stormwater management planning. The municipal hall is closed from December 24 – January 2, but staff remain on call to assist as needed. Contact information and further details are below.
In all cases of imminent threat to life or property, call 9-1-1.
Road Clearing:
Victoria Contracting is the District of Sooke’s municipal roads maintenance contractor. After office hours or for emergencies, contact Victoria Contracting directly at 250-474-2688 or by email at info@victoriacontracting.ca
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure manages Highway 14 and the Edward Milne frontage road, their contractor is Emcon Services. The District of Sooke does not create calls for service for these areas. Please contact Emcon Services directly with your concerns at 1-866-353-3136
Residents who have fire hydrants in from of their homes are asked to help keep this area free of snow.
Stormwater:
Sooke residents are also asked to proactively clear snow off catch basins in their neighborhood. As the snow melts and the rains arrive, blocked drains may result in localized flooding. The District is identifying priority areas and dispatching crews to clear drains.
A sandbag station will be opened at the Ed Macgregor Park parking lot (6751 West Coast Road) on Friday, December 23rd. Members of the public are welcome to fill their own sandbags as needed. Please bring your own shovel.
Non-emergency Flooding:
Please contact the District at 250-642-1634 and follow the phone prompts to be directed to an on-duty staff member.
See Emergency Contacts (sooke.ca) for additional emergency contact information.