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. 

Mental well-being

Check in with yourself, your family, and your neighbours

• Feeling unsettled or exhausted is expected
• Children, elders, and vulnerable people may show delayed stress reactions
• Keep communication open and offer reassurance

Support is available
You don’t have to carry it all alone. Mental health and cultural support services are available to help you process, heal, and rebuild.

Mental Health Support Line (available 24/7): 310-6789 (no area code needed)
Mental Health – Help Starts Here
HealthLink BC Mental Health Resources

Mental well-being resources

Suicide Crisis Hotline: Call 9-8-8 |  Text 9-8-8  |  A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Take care of your mental well-being by taking time each day to purposefully focus on something other than the emergency. Read, play, watch, work, enjoy. While challenging, you must take time to recharge. Next, turn anxiety into action. Take steps to make a plan and get prepared for next steps.

Support for Indigenous Communities:

• KUU-US Crisis Line – 24/7 Indigenous Support
• First Nations Health Authority Wildfire Info

You’re not alone. Support is here—reach out when you’re ready.

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)

Sign up for NEBC Emergency Alerts – Sign up your properties and family to alerts for all emergencies, including wildfires, floods and landslides. You must sign up to receive these alerts. This is a local system and is not the same as the provincial emergency broadcast system.

Ministry of Transportation and Transit / Province of BC information:
Drive BC Old Fort Advisory Page
Emergency InfoBC active incidents