ESS Update & Information - May 13, 2026

We recognize that having to renew ESS again is discouraging for residents wanting to return home. Road construction will begin on Friday, May 13, but this activity will remove the resident-built access across the slide. Residents must renew this Wednesday, May 13. See the Old Fort Landslide Road Construction Update for more information.

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

IF YOU HAVE REMAINED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY EVACUATION ORDER AREA:

• As of Friday 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.

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.