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Evacuation Order – Old Fort Landslide

Evacuation Order #1 has been issued for the Old Fort landslide area due to immediate danger to life safety caused by active and increasing ground movement.

YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY.

Affected area:
All properties east of, but not including, 7711 Old Fort Road

Evacuation Access Information:
A controlled evacuation window is planned for tonight from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM, if conditions are safe.
This evacuation will only proceed if emergency crews and Search and Rescue are able to safely support access.

Issued on April 23, 2026 at 1000hrs (10:00 a.m.)

The Peace River Regional District has issued a new Evacuation Alert #1 for the Old Fort Landslide area due to the potential danger to life safety caused by active and increasing ground movement.

The Ministry of Transportation and Transit reports that significant progress was made over the long weekend on construction of the temporary access road. Baring any unforeseen complications, Old Fort Road is anticipated to reopen to vehicle traffic later this week, a welcome step forward for residents who have been separated from their homes for the past month.

Emergency Support Services (ESS) supports will be extended for an additional three days. Only residents who are in the Evacuation Order area are eligible for ESS assistance.

ESS Renewal Required – Wednesday, May 20

To continue receiving ESS supports, residents must renew their ESS file in person:

• Pomeroy Sport Centre (east lobby, second floor), between:
• 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., or,
• 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Residents must attend on Wednesday to renew their ESS support. Renewals cannot be completed before or after this date.