British Columbia News and Stories
A little too close to home: a community member helps Red Cross following her evacuation
- On November 14, Barb Gagnon saw flood waters come very close to her house just outside of Princeton, British Columbia. She was evacuated to a friend’s house with her dog, Daisy, and it wasn't long before she decided to roll up her sleeves “in order to keep my sanity and keep busy,” she says.
Holiday Gift Guide: Practical gifts that will help
- While many Canadians are hunting for the perfect holiday gifts for those they care about, the Canadian Red Cross Holiday Gift Guide offers many thoughtful and practical gift options that can easily be ordered online from our e-Shop.
From Alberta Fire evacuee to Red Cross Responder for the B.C. Floods response
- Brian Boyes is in Kamloops, British Columbia with the Canadian Red Cross as part of the logistics team at the Reception Centre for people evacuated from their homes. He knows what they are going through because he and his wife Angela were two of some 80,000 people who had to flee the wildfire that descended on Fort McMurray in 2016.
2021 B.C. Floods: Home on the road - a year of supporting Canadians
- The longest stretch that Fran Carter has spent at home in Falher, Alberta this year is ten days. That’s because she has been going from disaster response to disaster response with the Canadian Red Cross – and wouldn’t have it any other way.
Canadian Red Cross continues to support people impacted by this year’s wildfires in British Columbia
- The Canadian Red Cross continues to work closely with community leadership and all levels of government to support the needs of people impacted by the 2021 B.C. Fires in their early and long-term recovery.
Canadian Red Cross provides financial assistance for people evacuated due to flooding and extreme weather in British Columbia
- Thanks to the Province of British Columbia and the generosity of Canadians who have contributed to the British Columbia Flooding and Extreme Weather Appeal.
How to prepare for and cope with flooding and extreme weather
- Whether you are experiencing this week’s flooding, landslides and extreme weather in British Columbia first-hand or are watching it unfold through social media and television screens, there’s no denying the sheer devastation it has caused.
People impacted due to the flooding and extreme weather in British Columbia are asked to register with Canadian Red Cross
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The Canadian Red Cross is encouraging people who are impacted by flooding and extreme weather events in British Columbia to register with Red Cross by calling 1-800-863-6582, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. PST.
Canadian Red Cross Launches British Columbia Floods and Extreme Weather Appeal
- The Canadian Red Cross has launched the British Columbia Floods and Extreme Weather Appeal to support those impacted by the recent severe rainfall across...
Red Cross responders share B.C. Fires experiences: Being able to provide this support is just a beau
- Since the start of this year’s wildfires season in British Columbia in mid-June, more than 1,600 wildfires were recorded in the province, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes throughout the province. The Canadian Red Cross sent close to 200 employees and volunteers from across the country to help support individuals, families and communities affected by the wildfires.
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