Financial assistance available for people evacuated from homes due to wildfires in Newfoundland

The Canadian Red Cross today announced that on behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, it will be distributing financial assistance to people who have been evacuated from their primary residence due to wildfires in Newfoundland. 

Eligible households will receive $500 in financial assistance each time they are required to evacuate from their primary residence, that is located in a community under a mandatory evacuation order. This assistance is meant to help people respond to ongoing needs such as food and transportation while evacuated, or clean-up supplies as they return to their community.

To access this assistance, people must be registered with the Canadian Red Cross. The Red Cross will verify eligibility as set by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and based on information submitted during  registration and information provided by the government. 
People who have not yet registered with the Red Cross are encouraged to do so by:

• calling 1-800-863-6582 between 8:00 a.m. and 11 p.m., seven days a week; or
• registering online Newfoundland Wildfires Response 2025 - Canadian Red Cross, or
• visiting www.gov.nl.ca/alerts/ to find the reception centre nearest them to register in person.

People impacted by the wildfires who registered with the Red Cross during the first week of evacuations must confirm their information with the Red Cross to ensure they have access to all the supports available.

More information about the financial assistance for people impacted by Newfoundland wildfires can be found here.

QUOTE:

“The Canadian Red Cross is working hard to provide emergency assistance to people impacted by wildfires. We know this may be a challenging time for many people impacted by evacuations due to wildfires. The financial assistance administered on behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, is intended to provide support to people who have been evacuated from their primary residences to ease the pressure of unexpected costs due to displacement.”

Bill Lawlor, vice-president, Atlantic Canada, Canadian Red Cross

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