Landslide
Evacuation Order issued for Old Fort area
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Current situation
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has issued an Evacuation Order for the Old Fort area due to landslide. This landslide is creating a significant risk to life and safety. Sections of Old Fort Road have been destroyed.
The road remains closed to the public and road access to Old Fort is no longer considered safe. An Evacuation Alert is also in effect for areas west and north of the Evacuation Order.
Emergency Support Services (ESS) are available for evacuated residents of Old Fort. Only residents who are in the Evacuation Order area are eligible for ESS.
For updates on ESS registration and renewals, visit the PRRD website.
If you need immediate assistance or have any questions about ESS, please contact the Peace River Regional District info line at 250-219-5210 or email emergency-info@prrd.bc.ca.
Recommended actions
Follow all directions from officials:
If you are in the area under Evacuation Order, you are at risk.
If you are still in the area:
- Stay in a safe location
- Avoid the landslide and surrounding debris — the area is very dangerous
- Do not approach, stop, or park near the landslide or beyond traffic control
- Conserve essential supplies
- Be ready for further instructions
- Call 9-1-1 if you are in immediate danger.
There is currently no safe road access, and travel into the area is not permitted.
Register for:
Emergency Support Services (ESS) for short-term basic support.
- Emergency Support Services are available for evacuated residents, contact ESS at 250-219-5210.
- Evacuated residents will continue to receive ESS assistance until the Evacuation Order is lifted.
- ESS information and renewal updates: https://www.prrd.bc.ca/emergency-services/old-fort-landslide
- Emergency services are currently unable to access the area due to the road closure and ongoing landslide.
View Evacuation Order for information specific to your community.
Links and resources
Issuing authority resources
DriveBC
DriveBC Advisory for Old Fort.
Emergency evacuee guidance for the public
What to do when you receive an Evacuation Order.
PreparedBC
Learn how to prepare for landslides with resources from PreparedBC.
Understanding emergency events
Evacuation stages
Evacuation Alert
Be ready to leave on short notice.
Evacuation Order
You are at risk. Leave the area immediately.
Evacuation Rescind
All is currently safe and you can return home.