Disaster Management- Canadian Red Cross

Disaster Management

Disasters – they come in all shapes and sizes. They strike any time, any place. They have no conscience. They show no mercy.

Most people in Canada don’t think of disasters as happening here – but they do. Each year, Red Cross responds to nearly 20,000 disasters in Canada – from tornadoes and floods to forest fires. In recent years, disasters have driven more than four million Canadians from their homes and caused billions of dollars in damage. Payments by governments and insurers have been doubling every five to 10 years.

Though the type and magnitude of disasters in the Lower Mainland vary greatly, two things remain the same:

Disasters cause great suffering. Survivors almost always need help to meet immediate day-to-day basic needs, and often require longer-term help to rebuild their lives and deal with the trauma.
Those in need can count on help from the Canadian Red Cross.

The Red Cross Response in the Lower Mainland Region

Canadian Red Cross disaster response in the Lower Mainland is led by a network of dedicated volunteers with the training, skills and expertise to respond to difficult situations at a moment’s notice. More»

How to be prepared for emergencies

Learn how to prepare yourself and your loved ones in the event of a disaster. More»

Volunteer Opportunities

Disaster Management is regularly recruiting volunteers who will help respond to natural and man-made disasters in B.C, in Canada and by the request of the American Red Cross. More»