Red Cross Response
Canadian Red Cross disaster response throughout West Central Ontario is led by a network of dedicated volunteers with the training, skills and expertise to respond to difficult situations at a moment’s notice.
Last year, the Canadian Red Cross responded to 68 disasters and emergencies in the Hamilton-Wentworth Area alone, helping more than 170 people.
When major disasters strike throughout West Central Ontario:
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- Red Cross volunteers and staff are there immediately, working with local governments, communities and other aid organizations to meet urgent day-to-day basic needs of survivors -- such as family reunification, shelter, food, clothing, clean water and supplies. ·
- Red Cross coordinates its work with other relief organizations to address gaps in assistance provided through municipalities, governments and insurance companies·
- Red Cross assistance is offered independently and impartially – with no regard for nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. ·
- Red Cross remains on the scene to help address longer-term needs, such as the rebuilding of lives and communities and reducing vulnerability to future disasters. ·
- Canadians turn to the Red Cross to translate their care and concern for victims into meaningful help. During the past 10 years, Canadians affected by disaster have received more than $100 million in assistance from Red Cross.
When families throughout West Central Ontario have nowhere to turn when forced from home by fire or other emergency:
- Canadians Red Cross provides food, shelter, clothing and other essential supplies for up to 72 hours.
