ESS Update & Information - May 13, 2026

We recognize that having to renew ESS again is discouraging for residents wanting to return home. At this time the Ministry of Transportation and Transit is unable to provide an estimate for when a temporary road will open, but they stress the work required to get there is happening. Residents must renew this Wednesday, May 13.

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.

To continue receiving ESS funding and services, residents must complete an in-person renewal on Wednesday, May 13 at the Pomeroy Sport Centre (east lobby, second floor) between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.. You cannot renew before or after this date.

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.