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  • Pinned Old Fort Landslide Evacuation Order #1

    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.

  • Old Fort Landslide Evacuation Order Status Update - April 21, 2026, 5pm

    An Evacuation Order remains in effect for the Old Fort area due to an active landslide and ongoing risk to safety resulting from the closure of Old Fort Road by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit.

    There is no safe road access to or from the community.

    Emergency Support Services are available for evacuated residents, contact ESS at 250-263-3109. Evacuated residents will continue to receive ESS assistance until the Evacuation Order is lifted.

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