People in Alberta affected by emergencies and disasters, whether personal like a house fire or large-scale like wildfires and floods, can depend on Red Cross emergency management staff and volunteers for support.
In Alberta in 2021-22, the Red Cross assisted 1,229 people after a disaster and responded to 270 personal disasters, such as house fires. As the pandemic has evolved, Red Cross has remained focussed on ensuring assistance to people and families, while adhering to the highest health standards. Red Cross also continues to build new relationships with groups and communities across the province and work collaboratively with partners.
Red Cross worked with communities on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) initiatives to help families prepare to be more self-sufficient after a disaster or emergency. In Alberta, 146 people participated in DRR workshops to be ready for an unexpected event.
Building off a long history working alongside Indigenous communities, the Canadian Red Cross provided support to communities across Canada to prepare for and respond to COVID-19. With funding from Indigenous Services Canada/First Nations Inuit Health Branch, a Help Desk resource was available for Indigenous community leadership to access information on planning for health emergencies and training on how to protect their communities. In Alberta, at the request of Indigenous communities, this also included the provision of supplies such as cots, blankets, hygiene kits and pillows.
Alberta Major Disaster Responses
Emergencies and Disasters in Canada
Resources for Indigenous Communities
How Red Cross is responding to Coronavirus, COVID-19 in Alberta
Fort McMurray and Area Floods