Canadian Red Cross announces financial assistance for people evacuated from Jasper due to wildfires in Alberta
30 Julio 2024 - 7:40AM
The Canadian Red Cross today announced it will be providing $750
per household for people evacuated from their primary residence in
Jasper, Alberta to help individuals and families meet urgent needs
resulting from the recent wildfires in the area.
Starting Wednesday, July 31, the Canadian Red Cross will begin
distributing funds to eligible households that have registered with
the organization.
People who have not yet registered with the Red Cross are
encouraged to do so by going online at www.redcross.ca, calling
1-800-863-6582 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. MT.
This financial assistance is made possible thanks to the
generosity of people who have contributed to the Canadian Red Cross
2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal.
The needs of the people impacted by the fires that damaged the
Jasper area will be immense. For those who would like to help,
donations to the 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal can be made online
at www.redcross.ca or by calling 1-800-418-1111.
The Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada will
match every donation made by individual Canadians to the 2024
Alberta Wildfires Appeal between July 25 and August 24, 2024.
Donations made to the appeal will be used for assisting those
impacted in Jasper and other affected areas in Alberta with
immediate and ongoing relief including financial assistance,
support to evacuees and the communities hosting them, recovery and
resilience efforts in response to the wildfires, as well as
supporting community preparedness and risk reduction for future
all-hazard disaster events within Alberta.
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inquiries: WeCare@redcross.ca or 1-800-418-1111
About the Canadian Red Cross Here in Canada and
overseas, the Red Cross stands ready to help people before, during
and after a disaster. As a member of the International Red Cross
and Red Crescent Movement – which is made up of the International
Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the
International Committee of the Red Cross and 191 national Red Cross
and Red Crescent societies – the Canadian Red Cross is dedicated to
helping people and communities in Canada and around the world in
times of need and supporting them in strengthening their
resilience.
MEDIA CONTACTS
English Media: 1-877-599-9602 and communications@redcross.ca
French Media: 1-888-418-9111 and communication@croixrouge.ca