Alberta Floods Three Year Donor Update
In June 2013, southern Alberta experienced terrible flooding that damaged houses, businesses and farmland. The destruction was swift and devastating. Thousands of families were forced to evacuate from their homes.
Recovery after a disaster of this magnitude can take months, and in many cases, years. That’s why the Canadian Red Cross provides long-term help to those in need, and is immensely grateful for the donations that make our assistance possible. A total of $45 million was raised in response to the floods.
“With your support and the partnership of community organizations in Alberta, we stand behind Albertans for as long as our help is needed,” says Conrad Sauvé, Canadian Red Cross president and CEO.
The impact of Alberta Flood donations includes:
- 9,459 families assisted
- 229 homes repaired and rehabilitated
- 104 community initiatives funded
- 40 small business owners received consultations and guidance
More information can be found in the Alberta Floods Three Year Donor Update.
Publications
- Alberta Floods Three Year Donor Update
- Alberta Floods: Two Year Progress Report
- Alberta Floods One Year Progress Report
- Alberta Floods One-Year Summary and Future Plans video
- Alberta Floods - Six Month Update, (as of Dec. 31, 2013)
- Alberta Floods – 3 month update
- Response Operation update – 2 month
- Red Cross Recovery Assistance
- Response Operation update
- Response Operation update video
- Alberta Floods: Community Grants
- Important information on RBC® Visa‡ Prepaid Cards
ATTENTION: Recipients of RBC® Visa‡ Prepaid Cards from the summer 2013 Alberta flood. Please be advised that due to new federal regulations, the funds on your card will no longer expire. However, your card will continue to have an expiry date, because merchants must have an expiry date to process your transactions. We recommend that you use all the funds on your card prior to the expiry date displayed on the front of the card. That said, if you choose not to do so, you may order a replacement card after the expiry date, subject to the applicable fees as set out in your agreement. Effective July 1, 2014, a new fee of $1.95 per month will be charged after 12 consecutive months of inactivity.
The re-opening of High River’s restored library represents another milestone in the town’s recovery from the 2013 floods. Recently, the rebuilt and renovated High River Centennial Library officially opened its doors again.
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May 26, 2015 Almost two years after severe flooding damaged thousands of properties across southern Alberta, the repairs on Chuck Shifflett’s historic High River home are nearly complete.
But, like many in the hardest hit regions, Shifflett and his neighbours are still recovering from the disaster. Down his street, four homes were eventually torn down, and just two were rebuilt so far.
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Photo credit: J. Keith Howie
January 5, 2015 - It's a Christmas present Janet Boyd has been waiting for. The Calgary senior’s home, is finally rebuilt 18 months after the Alberta floods destroyed it. A permit grant program jointly funded by the Canadian Red Cross and The City of Calgary helped Boyd complete her Mission-area home’s rebuild.
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Photo credit: J. Keith Howie
December 15, 2014 - With the holiday season approaching, many High River families are still reeling financially as they try to put their lives back together after the Alberta floods of 2013.
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November 10, 2014 - Chuck Shifflett’s house stood for more than a century in High River until last year’s floods nearly swept it into the history books. But with a lot of love and determination, and some help from the Canadian Red Cross and its partners, Shifflett is slowly repairing the old house, hoping his family can return home.
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September 18, 2014 - More than a year after the Alberta floods, a Calgary senior feels hopeful for the first time as re-building finally begins on her home. (Photo credit: J. Keith Howie)
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September 16, 2014 - Settling six children in Calgary schools this fall is an ongoing challenge for Chasity Daniels as she struggles to find a large, affordable home in the city’s tight rental market. Last year’s Alberta floods damaged the family’s home on the Siksika Nation and eventually forced them to move. So, the recent offer of bright, new backpacks filled with school supplies was a welcome surprise.
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June 27, 2014 - Because Red Cross recognizes the importance of community spirit, resiliency and the contribution of volunteers, it offered small grants to flood-impacted community associations organizing Neighbour Day events in Calgary.
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June 13, 2014 - Not many people would celebrate the demolition of their home. But any sadness felt by Mona and John Hayes as a massive backhoe plowed under their flood-damaged house in Calgary has swiftly been replaced by feelings of gratitude and celebration.
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May 22, 2014 - By Diana Coulter
On doorsteps once submerged by floodwaters, Alberta residents and the Canadian Red Cross now trade advice and hugs for those feeling anxious this spring. (Photo: © 2014 J. Keith Howie / Paragon Corporation Inc.)
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May 02, 2014 - The Canadian Red Cross and the City of Calgary are working together on Flood Permit Grant Program to assist residential property owners still facing financial challenges repairing, restoring or rebuilding their homes after the June 2013 floods.
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April 30, 2014 - In her colourful Siksika Nation hockey jersey with “Hockey Mama” across the back, Karia Red Gun runs a “loud and proud” family cheering section.
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March 20, 2014 - Jane Sampson has moved seven times in the months since flood waters forced her to flee her High River seniors’ residence. The constant upheaval and uncertainty have taken a toll on the 85-year-old.
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Febraury 06, 2014 - Red Cross offered additional seasonal assistance to help families with the extra stress and financial strain that can come with the holidays.
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January 07, 2014 - Six months after severe flooding devastated swaths of southern Alberta, the Canadian Red Cross is still receiving fresh requests for help from people struggling to rebuild their lives.
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October 07, 2013 - The Canadian Red Cross and The Province of Alberta are partnering to meet the needs of families in Southern Alberta impacted by the flash floods in June, 2013, through the Winter Emergency Heat Program.
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September 13, 2013 - Red Cross provides relief and lasting memories for woman in Alberta
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August 14, 2013 - On the day the floods hit, Vigueras, a mother of three young girls all under the age of ten, risked her life in order to save Carlos’ wife, Julia Elizabeth Santos, and their three-month-old son Derek.
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August 12, 2013 - Thanks to the generosity of Canadians like you, the Canadian Red Cross has assisted thousands of people affected by floods in Alberta.
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August 08, 2013 - Mary-Jane Dawson was recently awarded the Order of the Red Cross, as a result of her hard work and dedication to the ideals of the Red Cross.
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August 06, 2013 - When Judith Wilson saw images of the flood-devastated community of High River, Alberta, it was hard to believe that it was only a short drive away from her Okotoks home.
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July 24, 2013 - For Albertans who have been impacted the flood, which stormed Calgary and the surrounding area a month ago, the Canadian Red Cross has been conducting confidental interviews based on their disaster-caused needs through its call centre.
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July 19, 2013 - Red Cross was recently in the Calgary community of Bowness to distribute household cleanup kits to residents whose homes were affected by the flooding.
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