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Emergencies and Disasters in Canada

Red Cross applauds the Government of Canada’s release of the National Adaptation Strategy

June 27, 2023 - The Canadian Red Cross applauds the Government of Canada for releasing the official National Adaptation Strategy (NAS). Today’s announcement signals continued momentum in addressing risks associated with climate change in Canada through a whole-of-society approach.

Canadian Red Cross launches appeal for people most impacted by the Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canada fires

May 31, 2023 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canada Fires Appeal to support people who are most impacted by wildfires.

Canadian Red Cross opens appeal to help Albertans impacted by wildfires

May 08, 2023 - The Canadian Red Cross has opened the 2023 Alberta Fires Appeal to help provide assistance to people across the province who have been impacted by wildfires.

Red Cross releases Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults Guide

May 02, 2022 - This week the Canadian Red Cross released their Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults Guide as part of national Emergency Preparedness Week.

Canadian Red Cross continues to support people impacted by this year’s wildfires in British Columbia

November 30, 2021 - The Canadian Red Cross continues to work closely with community leadership and all levels of government to support the needs of people impacted by the 2021 B.C. Fires in their early and long-term recovery. 

Canadian Red Cross provides financial assistance for people evacuated due to flooding and extreme weather in British Columbia

November 23, 2021 - Thanks to the Province of British Columbia and the generosity of Canadians who have contributed to the British Columbia Flooding and Extreme Weather Appeal.

People impacted due to the flooding and extreme weather in British Columbia are asked to register with Canadian Red Cross

November 18, 2021 -

The Canadian Red Cross is encouraging people who are impacted by flooding and extreme weather events in British Columbia to register with Red Cross by calling 1-800-863-6582, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. PST.

Canadian Red Cross Launches British Columbia Floods and Extreme Weather Appeal

November 17, 2021 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the British Columbia Floods and Extreme Weather Appeal to support those impacted by the recent severe rainfall across...

People under evacuation order due to wildfires in B.C. are encouraged to register with Canadian Red Cross to determine eligibility for assistance

August 20, 2021 - The Canadian Red Cross is working closely with community leadership and all levels of government to support the needs of the people impacted by the wildfires in British Columbia.

Canadian Red Cross provides additional financial help for people evacuated as a result of British Columbia wildfires

July 30, 2021 - Thanks to the generosity of Canadians who have contributed to the Canadian Red Cross B.C. Fires Appeal, the Red Cross will be providing financial assistance to people evacuated as a result of the British Columbia Fires, in addition to the funding being distributed on behalf of the Province of British Columbia.