BC Emergency Alerts sent this year

Last updated on April 21, 2026

This is general information only. EmergencyInfoBC is your source for active emergency information. This page provides a record of BC Emergency Alerts that were sent across B.C. in the current calendar year. The information on this page is for reference only. To view alerts issued in past years, visit the Data BC Archive.

Please note, this page is updated during standard business hours, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.


 
2026 alerts
Date Time Issued Time Issued Alert Type Alert Method Requesting FN/LA Hazard Type Event Name Message/Wireless
April 20 19:25 New Wireless only Peace River Regional District Landslide Old Fort Landslide

BC EMERGENCY ALERT issued by the Peace River Regional District due to the Old Fort landslide.
Immediately prepare to evacuate if you are in Old Fort.
Old Fort Road will temporarily open tonight at 9pm for 1-2 hrs.
This is the only evacuation time, the road will not reopen again.
Supports and Emergency Services will not be provided for those who do not evacuate.
Old Fort Landslide is creating a significant risk to life. Evacuate to Pomeroy Sports Centre located at 9324 96th Street Fort St. John.
If you are unable to evacuate call 9-1-1.
Click for more info: www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/20april26/

March 14 17:13 New Wireless only City of Prince George Chemical Prince George gas leak

BC Emergency Alert issued by City of Prince George due to a gas leak emergency. Evacuate immediately if you are in the area North of Fifth Avenue to Zion Lutheran Church and East of Tabor Boulevard to West of Voyageur Drive. A gas leak in the area poses a significant risk to life. Evacuate immediately to the Zion Lutheran Christian Church located at 180 Tabor Boulevard. If you are unable to evacuate call 9‑1‑1. Visit
https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/14mar2026/