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Canadian Red Cross encourages everyone to take action this Emergency Preparedness Week
May 08, 2023 - An emergency can happen anytime and anywhere, which is why it’s important to always be prepared. As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, an annual campaign led by Public Safety Canada from May 7 – 13 this year, the Canadian Red Cross is encouraging people to be better prepared for emergencies.
Canadian Red Cross opens appeal to help Albertans impacted by wildfires
May 08, 2023 - The Canadian Red Cross has opened the 2023 Alberta Fires Appeal to help provide assistance to people across the province who have been impacted by wildfires.
Red Cross releases Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults Guide
May 02, 2022 - This week the Canadian Red Cross released their Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults Guide as part of national Emergency Preparedness Week.
Canadian Red Cross transitions its iconic PEI summer day camps
March 25, 2022 - A program started in Prince Edward Island more than 75 years ago offering summer camps to teach swimming and other water safety skills to Island children and youth will soon have a new look, as the program transitions from the Canadian Red Cross to the Lifesaving Society Prince Edward Island.
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 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...
Walmart Canada’s annual campaign for the Canadian Red Cross sets new record
August 30, 2021 - The Canadian Red Cross is pleased to announce its annual fundraising campaign with Walmart Canada has raised more than $5 million, setting a new record and making this the largest point of sale campaign in the organization’s history.
People under evacuation order due to wildfires in B.C. are encouraged to register with Canadian Red Cross to determine eligibility for assistance
August 20, 2021 - The Canadian Red Cross is working closely with community leadership and all levels of government to support the needs of the people impacted by the wildfires in British Columbia.
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