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Canadian Red Cross thanks community partners and raises over $674,000 during Alberta Day of Caring for Jasper event
- Thanks to the generosity of people in Alberta and across the country, the Canadian Red Cross is proud to announce that Alberta Day of Caring for Jasper event raised more than $674,000 to help individuals and families impacted by the recent wildfires in Alberta.
Canadian Red Cross announces financial assistance for people evacuated from Jasper due to wildfires in Alberta
- The Canadian Red Cross today announced it will be providing $750 per household for people evacuated from their primary residence in Jasper, Alberta to help individuals and families meet urgent needs resulting from the recent wildfires in the area.
Canadian Red Cross launches appeal for people affected by Alberta Wildfires
- The Canadian Red Cross has launched the 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal to help people and communities impacted by wildfires in Alberta.
Red Cross applauds the Government of Canada’s release of the National Adaptation Strategy
- The Canadian Red Cross applauds the Government of Canada for releasing the official National Adaptation Strategy (NAS). Today’s announcement signals continued momentum in addressing risks associated with climate change in Canada through a whole-of-society approach.
Canadian Red Cross launches appeal for people most impacted by the Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canada fires
- The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canada Fires Appeal to support people who are most impacted by wildfires.
Canadian Red Cross opens appeal to help Albertans impacted by wildfires
- The Canadian Red Cross has opened the 2023 Alberta Fires Appeal to help provide assistance to people across the province who have been impacted by wildfires.
Red Cross releases Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults Guide
- This week the Canadian Red Cross released their Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults Guide as part of national Emergency Preparedness Week.
Canadian Red Cross continues to support people impacted by this year’s wildfires in British Columbia
- The Canadian Red Cross continues to work closely with community leadership and all levels of government to support the needs of people impacted by the 2021 B.C. Fires in their early and long-term recovery.
Canadian Red Cross provides financial assistance for people evacuated due to flooding and extreme weather in British Columbia
- Thanks to the Province of British Columbia and the generosity of Canadians who have contributed to the British Columbia Flooding and Extreme Weather Appeal.
People impacted due to the flooding and extreme weather in British Columbia are asked to register with Canadian Red Cross
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The Canadian Red Cross is encouraging people who are impacted by flooding and extreme weather events in British Columbia to register with Red Cross by calling 1-800-863-6582, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. PST.
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