Helping families affected by wildfires
From June 19 to 28, 2018, on behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan, the Canadian Red Cross provided emergency assistance to 937 people who were affected by smoke from wildfires near Southend, SK.
From May 21 to 25, 2018 Waterhen First Nation, in Saskatchewan, was evacuated because of forest fire smoke. 299 people registered with the Red Cross. Assistance was provided on behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan 2018-2019 Report Back to Communities
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| Volunteers in Prince Albert helping register and assist those affected by the fires | |
From May 21 to 25, 2018 Waterhen First Nation, in Saskatchewan, was evacuated because of forest fire smoke. 299 people registered with the Red Cross. Assistance was provided on behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan.
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| Volunteers and partners from the Salvation Army and Emergency Social Services help prepare the bus for evacuees to return home. |
Saskatchewan 2018-2019 Report Back to Communities
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