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Red Cross announces community outreach strategy for those affected by Alberta floods

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Canadian Red Cross today outlined how it will help affected residents recover from the largest floods in Alberta’s history.

Red Cross provides services to families affected by southern Alberta floods

- The need to evacuate quickly from flooding in southern Alberta has caused some families to become separated, and made it difficult to locate family members in a time when they need the most support. The Red Cross is now providing services to help families regain and remain in contact during this emergency. 

Majority of Canadians not prepared for storms says recent Red Cross poll

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According to recent polling by the Canadian Red Cross, two thirds of Canadians say they have not taken steps to prepare in the event of a disaster, like hurricane Sandy.