Ottawa-Gatineau Tornadoes

Thanks to the generosity of Canadians, the Canadian Red Cross helped those impacted by the tornadoes that tore through the Ottawa-Gatineau region in mid-September 2018.

In the immediate aftermath, the Canadian Red Cross responded at the request of the City of Ottawa and the City of Gatineau by staffing reception centres and shelters, providing information and referral services, registration, and emotional support. The Red Cross also provided financial assistance to community organizations, and to families and individuals with urgent needs.

Read about how your donation made a difference to people impacted by the Ottawa-Gatineau tornadoes: 

Ottawa Tornadoes – donor reports
Gatineau Tornadoes – donor reports

In the Ottawa area:

• Ottawa Tornadoes – six-month and final update

• On our blog, read about Shawn Gervais and his family who recovered from the tornado that damaged their home, with help from Red Cross 

In the Gatineau area:

• Gatineau Tornadoes – six-month update

• On our blog, read about Carmen, Bertrand and their dog Maggie who were already well acquainted with Red Cross services before the tornado in 2018; they received assistance after a house fire in 2006.