News Releases : Emergencies and Disasters in Canada (Page 8)

Co-op’s $1 million donation and local employee help gives boost to Red Cross emergency response in Western Canada

April 04, 2013 -

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) and its 235 member-owned retail Co-ops are donating $1,000,000 over five years to help local Co-ops and the Canadian Red Cross work together to provide effective, community-based emergency response throughout Western Canada. This is the largest single, multi-year donation in the history of the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS).

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The Red Cross Presents a Review of 2012

January 08, 2013 - The Red Cross provides numerous humanitarian services throughout Quebec as part of a threefold process: before, during and after a disaster. This ensures that the Red Cross is always there to support Quebec families. "Everyday in Quebec, teams of volunteer responders are mobilized to help people affected by disasters. This past year, Red Cross action made a difference in the lives of nearly 5000 people, including thousands of children, who were impacted by disasters."

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Four Quebec residents support Red Cross Hurricane Sandy relief efforts

November 09, 2012 - Four Red Cross volunteers, Caroline Belina, Vicky Chainey, Luc Goudreault and Denis Poulin, have left the province to take part in American Red Cross relief efforts to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy. "The Canadian Red Cross maintains close ties with the American Red Cross and we are proud to support the operations of our sister Society. We are ready to deploy additional emergency responders, as needed", said Michel Léveillé, General Manager of the Canadian Red Cross, Quebec Division.

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Fire ravages an apartment building in Levis - Red Cross on site to help

October 30, 2012 - Volunteers from the Lévis Branch of the Red Cross were mobilized this afternoon to provide assistance to the people impacted by a fire in a 32-unit apartment building located on Castels Street.

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

October 29, 2012 -

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.

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Red Cross urges Canadians to be prepared for severe storms

October 28, 2012 -

The Canadian Red Cross is urging Canadians take action and ensure they are prepared for emergency situations that may arise from a severe weather system expected to make landfall this week.

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Canadians tapped into social networks, expect emergency responders to use social media

October 09, 2012 -

According to new data collected by Ipsos on behalf of the Canadian Red Cross, the majority of Canadians are using social media regularly and expect emergency responders to also be using popular social networking tools.

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Monteregie: Red Cross enhancing assistance program for those affected by flooding

August 15, 2012 - In order to make it available to a greater number of families impacted by the April 2011 floods in the Montérégie, the Red Cross is enhancing its assistance program for those affected by the disaster. The criteria for eligibility to the program have been broadened to help homeowners whose principal residence has sustained damage to more than 60% of the home. For certain families who have already received Red Cross support, benefits will also be increased.

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Red Cross on scene in Thunder Bay helping flood stricken families

June 08, 2012 -

The Canadian Red Cross continues to work on the ground in Thunder Bay, ON, providing urgently-needed relief to families whose homes have been devastated by flooding that occurred more than a week ago.

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