Canadian Red Cross provides support for interim housing units in Jasper

Starting this week, the Canadian Red Cross is providing property management services to Jasper, Alberta residents at interim housing units in the community. The Red Cross is providing support at the request of Parks Canada and in collaboration with the Municipality of Jasper. Parks Canada has secured interim housing units in the community and the Municipality of Jasper has placed individuals and families in units through an application process.

As interim housing units become ready for occupancy, Red Cross personnel will be on-site to welcome Jasper residents and provide ongoing support and services to individuals and families. Red Cross assistance includes:

• managing and maintaining interim housing units and sites, 
• administering leases and collecting payments,
• managing utility and service accounts, and
• facilitating tenant services and issues resolution with the Municipality of Jasper and Parks Canada.

“The Canadian Red Cross knows from experience that having accommodations and housing are essential to overall recovery while the community rebuilds,” said Amy Avis, chief of operations with the Canadian Red Cross. “This continues to be a very challenging time for many people in Jasper, and the Red Cross is committed to working closely with all levels of government and the community to determine how to best support Jasper residents through their recovery journey, with recovery solutions driven by the community.” 

The Red Cross is committed to providing support as the community continues along the path to its recovery. 

For further information on the work of Red Cross to help people impacted by the 2024 Alberta Wildfires, please visit www.redcross.ca/albertawildfires.

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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.

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