ESS Renewal Information - May 22, 2026

The PRRD recognizes the disruption, uncertainty, and stress caused by the landslide-related road closures and community isolation experienced in 2018, 2020, and recently this year. The PRRD remains committed to supporting residents and keeping the community informed.

Emergency Support Services (ESS)

Given the ongoing uncertainty related to land movement in Old Fort, the Province is extending Emergency Support Services to residents who choose to remain out of the community while geotechnical assessments are underway, under the following conditions:

• Emergency Support Services (ESS) are intended for residents who are displaced.
• EMCR has indicated that if a resident chooses to return to their home, they are no longer considered displaced and are therefore not eligible for ESS.
• Any continued receipt or application for ESS after returning home would be considered fraudulent. 

• Pomeroy Sport Centre (east lobby, second floor), between:
• Saturday, May 23, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
• Supports will be issued for 6 days, with renewals, if necessary, on Friday, May 29.

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

For assistance, please contact the PRRD Info Line at 250-219-5210.

BC Services Card App

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.

If you have not already completed the validation process on the BC Service card app and want to access e-transfer, please visit the Service BC building (the courthouse building), hours 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. before visiting the reception centre.