Old Fort Landslide

The Peace River Regional District has issued an Evacuation Order for the Old Fort area and Evacuation Alert for some properties in the Old Fort area, due to a landslide.

Emergency Support Services (ESS)

Emergency Support Services (ESS) are available for evacuated residents of the Old Fort landslide. The PRRD will post updated Emergency Support Services hours and information on this page, through the Emergency Support Services newsfeed.

If you have any questions about ESS, please contact the PRRD EOC at 250-219-5210 or emergency-info@prrd.bc.ca.

ESS is made easier with the BC Services Card app on your smartphone. If you need to validate your BC Services Card app, please visit Service BC in Fort St. John during regular business hours.

Updates

Emergency News

Old Fort Landslide Road Construction Update – May 14, 2026

Old Fort Landslide Road Construction Update — Thursday, May 14

The PRRD is not responsible for any road works within the 119,200 sq km expanse of the regional district. We pass on operational and update messages from the responsible Ministry of Transportation and Transit with their agreement.

Work update: Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MOTT) reported that due to rain today, work at the Old Fort landslide and road construction site had to be discontinued this morning for safety reasons. Site inspections are being carried out, and MOTT intends to restart work at the site at 6:30 a.m., tomorrow, Friday, May 15.

Revised construction time estimate: Site assessments and work plans have continued to be refined, and as a result, while no firm estimate is known today, MOTT now expects the work required to create a stable two-lane temporary access road surface to be completed in several days, depending on weather and site conditions.

No road access updates are expected until Sunday or Monday at the earliest, pending work at the site.

The PRRD will provide updates when meaningful news is available to be shared.

Questions or concerns about the road reconstruction efforts?

Contact the MOTT during office hours at: 250‑787‑3237.
Check the MOTT DriveBC Old Fort advisory page at: https://www.drivebc.ca/advisories/old-fort

ESS Update & Information - May 13, 2026

Emergency Support Services (ESS) continue to be available for residents evacuated due to the Old Fort landslide. Only residents who are in the Evacuation Order area are eligible for ESS.

Emergency Support Services

Emergency Support Services information updated as of 9:30 a.m., Thursday, May 14.

IF YOU HAVE REMAINED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY EVACUATION ORDER AREA:

As of Friday, May 15, at 6:30 a.m. any informal access through the slide area will no longer be available.
Evacuate now. If you have not already registered for Emergency Support Services, call 250-219-5210 between 09:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to make arrangements.

Old Fort Landslide Community Update – May 11, 2026 5:30pm

MOTT continued their work over the weekend on dewatering the slide mass. Please check the Drive BC Old Fort Advisory Page for any updates they may publish.

The two pictures connected to this update are from the PRRD Drone.

We know events like this have a big impact on evacuees and surrounding areas. If you find yourself struggling, please know that there is support out there. If you are uncomfortable with contacting the support below, reach out to a family member, friend, neighbour or trusted professional.

Old Fort Landslide Update – May 7, 2026 1:30pm

There has been no notable movement today though water continues to accumulate on the slide mass above the road alignment.

MOTT has advised the PRRD that drainage work to expedite the dewatering of the slide mass will commence Thursday, May 7, 2026. Please check the Old Fort Road Advisory page for any updates they may publish.

Stay Connected

The PRRD Old Fort landslide page provides residents with information from the Ministry of Transportation and Transit, as well as other responding agencies. New information will be posted here as it is available.

PRRD Emergency evacuation map (all emergencies)

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Ministry of Transportation and Transit / Province of BC information:

State of Local Emergency for Electoral Area C - May 5, 2026

Issued as of May 4, 2026

A state of local emergency has been declared for Electoral Area C in the Peace River Regional District as a result of the imminent threat to people due to the Old Fort landslide. The state of local emergency will remain in effect for 14 days or until cancelled by the Peace River Regional District.

View the individual Declaration for Electoral Area ‘C’

Old Fort Landslide Update & ESS Renewal - May 5, 2026 1pm

ESS Renewal Wednesday May 6, 2026

Emergency Support Services (ESS) are available for evacuated residents of the Old Fort landslide. Only residents who are in the Evacuation Order area are eligible for ESS.

You must complete ESS renewals Wednesday, May 6, at the Pomeroy Sport Centre (east lobby, second floor) between 9am to 1pm and 5pm to 7pm

You MUST show up on Wednesday to renew so you can continue accessing ESS funding and services. You cannot renew before or after this date.

For assistance, please call the PRRD Info Line 250-219-5210

Emergency Support Services

ESS Update & Information - May 13, 2026
Emergency Support Services (ESS) continue to be available for residents evacuated due to the Old Fort landslide. Only residents who are in the Evacuation Order area are eligible for ESS.

Emergency Support Services

Emergency Support Services information updated as of 9:30 a.m., Thursday, May 14.

IF YOU HAVE REMAINED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY EVACUATION ORDER AREA:

As of Friday, May 15, at 6:30 a.m. any informal access through the slide area will no longer be available.

Evacuate now. If you have not already registered for Emergency Support Services, call 250-219-5210 between 09:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to make arrangements.

DriveBC - Old Fort Advisory

For the latest updates concerning slide conditions, monitoring and reopening of Old Fort road, please visit the Old Fort Advisory webpage through the Ministry of Transit and Transportation (MoTT) and DriveBC.

DriveBC - Old Fort Advisory

PRRD Emergency Operations Centre (EOC)
1981 Alaska Avenue
Dawson Creek, BC
V1G 4H8

250-219-5210
emergency-info@prrd.bc.ca