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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.

An Evacuation Order remains in effect for the Old Fort area due to an active landslide and ongoing risk to safety resulting from the closure of Old Fort Road by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit.

There is no safe road access to or from the community.

Updated Safety Warning

The landslide area and surrounding ground are extremely dangerous.

Vehicles parked on either side of the landslide may be at risk due to ongoing ground movement and potential expansion of the affected area.

Traffic control has been repositioned to a safer location west of the Evacuation Order area. Do not drive or park beyond this point.

Do not approach, stop, or park near the landslide area under any circumstances.

Emergency services are not able to access the area.