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  • Pinned Old Fort Landslide Evacuation Order #1

    Evacuation Order – Old Fort Landslide

    Evacuation Order #1 has been issued for the Old Fort landslide area due to immediate danger to life safety caused by active and increasing ground movement.

    YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY.

    Affected area:
    All properties east of, but not including, 7711 Old Fort Road

    Evacuation Access Information:
    A controlled evacuation window is planned for tonight from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM, if conditions are safe.
    This evacuation will only proceed if emergency crews and Search and Rescue are able to safely support access.
    Apr 20, 2026
  • Pinned Old Fort Landslide Evacuation Alert #1

    Issued on April 23, 2026 at 1000hrs (10:00 a.m.)

    The Peace River Regional District has issued a new Evacuation Alert #1 for the Old Fort Landslide area due to the potential danger to life safety caused by active and increasing ground movement.
    Apr 23, 2026
  • Old Fort Landslide Evacuation Order and Alert Update - April 27, 2026, 5:00pm

    The evacuation orders and alerts around the slide area remain in place.

    No access to:

    • Old Fort Road (closed at the evacuation boundary)
    • Community of Old Fort
    • Old Fort Lookout

    Stay away from and off the landslide. Ground movement continues, and the displaced road section has moved over 100m down the slope. Nobody should ever be near an active landslide; they are dangerous and constantly changing.

    ·         PRRD Emergency evacuation map

    Do not park in the area, as vehicles can add to the instability. Please park to the west (Fort St. John side) of the traffic stop.

    ESS renewals will happen on April 29. Those wishing to continue receiving ESS must renew that day. Further instructions to come tomorrow.

    The PRRD Emergency Operations remains active to support the community and the Ministry of Transportation and Transit in responding to this slide.

    Ministry of Transportation and Transit / Province of BC information:
    Apr 27, 2026
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