ESS Update and Information - May 5, 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 

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.