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Authorities prepare for long-term service to landslide-separated Old Fort

Landslide - in for long haul

The Peace River Regional District is planning for long-term service provision for residents of Old Fort who are impacted by a slow-moving landslide that has closed road access to the area.

A needs assessment survey on Saturday helped the district to understand immediate needs of the community, and will go into more depth to plan for long-term provision of transportation, water and sewer services.

Residents are encouraged to contact Canada Post to make alternate arrangements for mail delivery.

Emergency Support Services will continue to be available until June 29, but only to those who have evacuated. If the road reopens during this time, ESS will be discontinued.

As of Monday, 52 people had registered for ESS assistance.

Meanwhile, RCMP and BC Ambulance say response times may be delayed, and search and rescue will remove any patients to a safe staging area.

"Helicopter responses may be considered during daylight hours, weather permitting."

The Emergency Operations Centre highly recommends that any residents with health, medical or any other concerns self-evacuate and register for ESS.



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