News Releases

Red Cross Launches Philippines Typhoon Rai (Odette) Appeal

December 21, 2021 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Philippines Typhoon Rai (Odette) Appeal to help people impacted by the devastating storm that made landfall in the region on December 16, 2021.

The Canadian Red Cross encourages people evacuated from their primary homes in B.C. to register online, on the phone or at in-person locations

December 01, 2021 - The Canadian Red Cross is working closely with community leadership and all levels of government to support the immediate and emerging needs of the people impacted by the floods and extreme weather in British Columbia.
 

Canadian Red Cross continues to support people impacted by this year’s wildfires in British Columbia

November 30, 2021 - 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 opens online registration portal for people impacted due to B.C. flooding and extreme weather

November 26, 2021 - The Canadian Red Cross has now opened an online registration portal for individuals impacted by flooding and extreme weather events in British Columbia that occurred from November 14 to 16.

Canadian Red Cross provides financial assistance for people evacuated due to flooding and extreme weather in British Columbia

November 23, 2021 - Thanks to the Province of British Columbia and the generosity of Canadians who have contributed to the British Columbia Flooding and Extreme Weather Appeal.

People impacted due to the flooding and extreme weather in British Columbia are asked to register with Canadian Red Cross

November 18, 2021 -

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

November 17, 2021 - 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 launches Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis Appeal

October 07, 2021 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis Appeal to support those impacted by multiple humanitarian crises in the region.

Canadian Red Cross sends team to Haiti to provide medical support

September 15, 2021 - The Canadian Red Cross has sent a team of highly skilled humanitarian experts and equipment to Haiti to help provide essential health care to communities devastated by the recent earthquake.

Opioid poisoning response added to Red Cross First Aid/CPR training

September 08, 2021 - To help save lives, the Canadian Red Cross has added training to identify and respond to opioid poisoning in all its first aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) programs offered across the country.