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Landslide
Evacuation Order DOWNGRADED to Evacuation Alert for Old Fort area
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Current situation
The Peace River Regional District has DOWNGRADED the Evacuation Order for the Old Fort landslide area to an Evacuation Alert. The alert area for Evacuation Alert #2 includes properties east of, but not including, 7711 Old Fort Road.
Construction of a temporary access surface across the landslide area is now complete and Old Fort Road has reopened.
Evacuation Alert #2 and Evacuation Alert #1 are in place as a precaution until permanent road access is established across the landslide area.
Emergency Support Service renewals for Old Fort residents will be available on Thursday, June 11, between 5 to 7 pm at the Pomeroy Sports Centre (second floor, East lobby) 9324 96 Street, Fort St. John. For ESS information, visit the Peace River Regional District Emergency Support Service (ESS) feed.
Recommended actions for an Evacuation Alert
Follow all directions from officials:
If you are in the area under Evacuation Alert, be ready to leave on short notice.
Refer to the Evacuation Alert for information specific to your community.
Links and 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.