BC Fires Centre
Welcome to the BC Fires Centre. This site will help guide you through the latest information on the work the Red Cross is doing to assist people affected by the fires.
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21/08/09 |
Red Cross recovery assistance now available through Kelowna and Kamloops offices |
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12/08/09 |
Red Cross Recovery Centres ready to assist as more fire evacuees return home |
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12/08/09 |
Canadian Red Cross opens Recovery Centre to support people affected by Lillooet fires |
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09/08/09 |
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08/08/09 |
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02/08/09 |
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02/08/09 |
Red Cross Volunteer Teams Key to Swift Response for People Affected by the Terrace Mountain Fire |
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29/07/09 |
Dedicated Red Cross Volunteers Give Back to their Communities |
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24/07/09 |
Canadian Red Cross opens Recovery Centre to support people affected by West Kelowna Fires |
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20/07/09 |
Fire and Evacuation Information:
For the latest fire information, visit the Wildfire Management Branch of the Provincial Emergency Program.
For highway closures, check out Drive BC
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Fighting West Kelowna Fire. Courtesy of Gary Nylander, The Kelowna Daily Courier. |
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Red Cross Response:
The Canadian Red Cross has been actively responding to this crisis since the fires started on July 18. Red Cross is working closely with provincial and municipal governments to assist fire evacuees with immediate and recovery needs. Thanks to our prepositioned supplies, the Red Cross was able to quickly mobilize and provide evacuees with immediate needs. In total, the Red Cross has provided more than 960 blankets, 32 mats, 436 cots, 792 comfort kits (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and other basic supplies), food and water to those affected by the one of the worst fire seasons in the Province.
In addition, the TELUS Red Cross Call Centre in Burnaby was activated for 11 days in partnership with the Province to provide up-to-date information on the fire situation across the Province. Over 100 volunteers supported the operation and they received more than 2,350 calls from the public.
Red Cross is also supporting recovery needs as our Volunteer Caseworkers are available to assess the outstanding needs of returning residents while offering assistance with urgent basic requirements. Assistance provided by Red Cross will not duplicate assistance provided through insurance, government or other agencies.
As of August 19, the Recovery Centres in West Kelowna and Lillooet will be closed and moved to the Red Cross Kelowna and Kamloops offices to assist anyone still facing challenges in recovering from the fires and the evacuations. Anyone who believes they may need recovery assistance from the Canadian Red Cross is asked to call 1-888-350-6070 to speak with a Caseworker.
