Landslide
Evacuation Order issued for Old Fort area
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Current situation
The Peace River Regional District has issued an Evacuation Order for the Old Fort area due to landslide. This landslide is creating a significant risk to life. The coordinated evacuation access period on Monday night has now ended.
The road remains closed to the public and road access to Old Fort is no longer considered safe.
Evacuate to Pomeroy Sports Centre located at 9324 96th Street, Fort St. John. ESS will be available until midnight Monday at the sports centre.
BC EMERGENCY ALERT issued by the Peace River Regional District due to the Old Fort landslide.
Immediately prepare to evacuate if you are in Old Fort.
Old Fort Road will temporarily open tonight at 9pm for 1-2 hrs.
This is the only evacuation time, the road will not reopen again.
Supports and Emergency Services will not be provided for those who do not evacuate.
Old Fort Landslide is creating a significant risk to life. Evacuate to Pomeroy Sports Centre located at 9324 96th Street Fort St. John.
If you are unable to evacuate call 9-1-1.
Click for more info: www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/20april26/
Recommended actions
Follow all directions from officials:
If you are in the area under Evacuation Order, you are at risk. You must prepared to leave immediately.
Register for:
Emergency Support Services (ESS) for short-term basic support.
View Evacuation Order for information specific to your community.
Links and resources
Issuing authority resources
DriveBC
Latest travel and highway updates
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.