BC Hydro is conducting tests of its public warning system along the Puntledge River hydroelectric system, starting today through to Thursday.

With the ongoing higher river flows in place from the snowmelt, the public safety advisory to stay away from the river system has been extended for at least the next couple days.

Temporary signage advising of the siren tests will be placed along the river system.

The sirens and strobe lights are placed along the Puntledge River from the Comox Dam to Puntledge Park and will engage to warn of river flow increases.

Permanent river safety signage is in place to advise what the siren sound means, and when heard, to move out of the river channel.