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Emergencies and Disasters in Canada

Forest fires in Northern Quebec: 250 residents from the village of Eastmain preventatively evacuated by the Red Cross

June 29, 2013 - Since yesterday morning, a team of volunteer responders from the Canadian Red Cross, Quebec Zone, have been supporting the people evacuated from the Eastmain Cree reserve in Northern Quebec.

20 volunteers from the Quebec Zone of the Canadian Red Cross to provide assistance to their colleagues in Alberta

June 28, 2013 - 20 volunteers from the Quebec Zone of the Canadian Red Cross to provide assistance to their colleagues in Alberta

Red Cross announces community outreach strategy for those affected by Alberta floods

June 27, 2013 -

Canadian Red Cross today outlined how it will help affected residents recover from the largest floods in Alberta’s history.

Banks in Canada accepting donations for Red Cross flood relief efforts in Alberta

June 26, 2013 - The Canadian Red Cross is pleased to announce that nine banks in Canada are accepting cash donations in support of the Red Cross response to the flooding in Alberta. The flooding has impacted multiple Albertan communities, causing states of local emergency and evacuations, and has affected more than 175,000 people.

Needs Assessment: 2011 Manitoba Flood Evacuees

June 21, 2013 -

Earlier this month, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) asked the Canadian Red Cross to conduct an assessment of the longer term needs of the 2011 Manitoba flood evacuees. Approximately 2,000 individuals were evacuated from six First Nations communities due to flooding that occurred in Manitoba in 2011.

Canadian Red Cross responding to flood evacuees across Alberta

June 21, 2013 - Canadian Red Cross is responding on multiple fronts as more individuals and families are affected by flooding in Alberta. Canadian Red Cross is supporting the municipalities and communities affected and will continue to work closely with officials to ensure that the basic needs of evacuees are being met. The Red Cross has been mobilizing personnel and supplies such as cots, hygiene kits and blankets to meet needs as requested by the municipalities and counties.

Needs Assessment: 2011 Manitoba Flood Evacuees

June 21, 2013 - Earlier this month, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) asked the Canadian Red Cross to conduct an assessment of the longer term needs of the 2011 Manitoba flood evacuees. Approximately 2,000 individuals were evacuated from six First Nations communities due to flooding that occurred in Manitoba in 2011.

Red Cross provides services to families affected by southern Alberta floods

June 21, 2013 - The need to evacuate quickly from flooding in southern Alberta has caused some families to become separated, and made it difficult to locate family members in a time when they need the most support. The Red Cross is now providing services to help families regain and remain in contact during this emergency. 

A lifesaving partnership between Canadian Red Cross and interRAI will ensure help reaches vulnerable people in times of disaster

June 13, 2013 - A new partnership between Canadian Red Cross and interRAI will bring together interRAI’s expertise in health assessments and the experience of Canadian Red Cross in disaster response and community health services to ensure the most vulnerable Canadians receive the right help quickly in times of emergency.

Red Cross urges Canadians to know the risks

May 06, 2013 -

According to recent polling by the Canadian Red Cross, nearly one in ten Canadians have been subject to an evacuation order due to a disaster. Disasters can strike at any time, without warning. This week is Emergency Preparedness week, an annual awareness campaign to encourage Canadians to be better prepared to deal with disasters and emergencies.