Prince Edward Island News and Stories
Tips for preventing and surviving a home fire
- Home fires can happen anytime and anywhere but are most likely to occur during winter in Canada.
Over 100 years of victories, large and small, of women in Canada
- The Canadian Red Cross was founded in 1896, and since the very beginning women played a crucial role. To mark International Women's Day on March 8, we‘re going back in time from the beginning of the Red Cross to celebrate the victories, big and small, of women in Canada.
From preparation to action: how the Haitian Red Cross is responding to COVID-19
- On a sweltering day in late February volunteers from the Haitian Red Cross are trying their best to focus on Dr. Sherley Bernard despite the heat. Her energetic demeanour and the bare grey concrete walls help, but it’s the subject matter that captures their attention. The task at hand, among other things, learn how to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak — recently declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization.
Local organization restoring dignity to seniors in rural Nova Scotia
- Read how a local organization is helping seniors in rural Nova Scotia, thanks in part to a grant from the Red Cross. Read how they are making a difference, and learn about grants that are available to community organizations helping vulnerable people during COVID-19.
Keeping isolated people in the here and now
- With the Red Cross for over a dozen years, I have been deployed to the scene of unimaginable emergencies many times, including the Lac-Mégantic railway tragedy, the Fort McMurray wildfire, the recent floods in Eastern Canada and to Montreal to welcome many Syrian refugees. Unfortunately, I understand too well the plight of people confronted with extraordinary situations.
Keeping isolated people in the here and now
- In this pandemic period, our interventions are rather made by telephone, but our role is just as important!
Responding to COVID-19 around the world, part 2
- Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic around the world. As some countries have begun loosening public health restrictions, others have experienced a surge in cases. No matter what the context, we’re committed to ensuring that the most vulnerable are protected during this global crisis. Here are just some of the ways we’re doing that.
10 steps to take before flood season
- When temperatures rise, especially quickly after a heavy snowfall, we best be ready for our Canadian thaw. When it rapidly warms up, the risk of flooding increases so you – and your home – should be prepared.
Disaster prep on a budget
- It’s easy to tell people to have a kit ready for a disaster, but that doesn’t mean it’s always simple for people to put them together. Here is how to get your kit ready without blowing your budget.
Coping with traumatic events and tragic news
- Sometimes the news can feel overwhelming and like it is only getting worse. While there is no standard way to feel or act, there are some ways that you can recognize the signs of extreme stress in yourself and those around you, how you can practice self-care and how you can help support others.
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