Old Fort Road is closed due to "cracking" reported Sunday night. The circled area indicates the old landslide scar.
The Peace River Regional District has issued an Evacuation Order for the Old Fort area due to landslide.
This landslide is creating a significant risk to life. The coordinated evacuation access period on Monday night has now ended. The road remains closed to the public and road access to Old Fort is no longer considered safe.
Evacuate to Pomeroy Sports Centre located at 9324 96th Street, Fort St. John.
If you are in the area under Evacuation Order, you are at risk. If you are still in the area:
- Stay in a safe location
- Avoid the landslide area
- Conserve essential supplies
- Be ready for further instructions
- Call 9-1-1 if you are in immediate danger.
Register for: Emergency Support Services (ESS) for short-term basic support.
View Evacuation Order for information specific to your community. Evacuation Order with map (PDF)
For more information, visit: Evacuation Order issued for Old Fort area - EmergencyInfoBC
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