Red Cross Stories
: Emergencies and Disasters in Canada
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Emergencies and Disasters in Canada
February 11, 2013 - Each day, Canadian Red Cross volunteers respond to an average of five disasters. The majority of these responses are due to house fires.
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February 08, 2013 - The following are a few tips that you can use to keep your family safe and flu-free for the remainder of the season.
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February 06, 2013 - The damage in Thunder Bay has resulted in one of the largest Red Cross responses in Ontario in more than a decade, as the organization mobilizes to assist families affected by the incident.
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January 22, 2013 - Natural disasters and emergencies can strike at any time, but if one occurred tomorrow, would your family be prepared for the next 72 hours?
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December 31, 2012 - With the Tipi of Courage, the Canadian Red Cross strives to put an end to the ignorance and inaccurate information surrounding HIV/AIDS.
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November 02, 2012 - When it comes to successfully overcoming the obstacles of an emergency situation, preparation is the key to tackling problems as they emerge.
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September 21, 2012 - More than 30 people were forced to evacuate from an apartment building in west Edmonton, Alberta, after a fire broke out on September 2.
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August 29, 2012 - The massive wildfires that swept through central and northern Alberta in 2011 left a path of destruction in their wake, decimating the town of Slave Lake and forcing approximately 7,000 people to abandon their homes and seek shelter in safer areas.
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August 13, 2012 - When dark skies turn to hail, torrential rains and, ultimately, a tornado, the experience can stick in the minds of community members for years.
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August 03, 2012 - When disaster strikes, preparedness can do much to mitigate the effects of severe weather, hurricanes or other emergencies, like a house fire.
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