Residents of the small village of Zeballos, on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island, have faced a rough summer of natural disasters from fires to rock slides and are concerned about the long-term impact on the town. An evacuation order was issued over the weekend for properties in Zeballos because of the risk of rock and mudslides which poses an "immediate danger" to life and safety. "It's almost like a ghost town," said Christina Lepore, who lives and operates a number of businesses in Zeballos, including a hotel that is under evacuation order. Cedars Inn, Lepore's hotel, is one of the properties under evacuation order in Zeballos. Residents of the small village of Zeballos, on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island, have faced a rough summer of natural disasters from fires to rock slides and are concerned about the long-term impact on the town.

Source: CBC News September 10, 2018 20:15 UTC