Landslide
Evacuation Alert issued for Old Fort area
Updated on
Current situation
The Peace River Regional District has issued an Evacuation Alert for some properties in the Old Fort area due to landslide. Anyone in the affected area must be ready to leave on short notice.
The nearby Evacuation Order remains in place.
Recommended actions
Follow all directions from officials:
If you are in the area under Evacuation Alert, be ready to leave on short notice.
Wait for an Evacuation Order to be issued before evacuating. Monitor www.prrd.bc.ca for information on evacuation orders and location of Reception Centres.
Arrange transportation for all your household members. Fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles. If transportation assistance is needed, call 1-800-670-7773.
Refer to the Evacuation Alert 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.