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Hello, fellow furballs! I’m Coco, your wise and witty feline guide. Thunderstorms can be a real cat-astrophe, but don’t worry—I’m here to share some purr-fect tips to keep you and your humans safe. So, let’s get ready for those loud and flashy storms together! 

In October 2023, the Canadian Red Cross announced a multiyear agreement in collaboration with the Government of Yukon to strengthen emergency preparedness and disaster response in the territory.

Wildfire season typically runs from early April to late October in Canada. As a result, communities across Canada are more likely to experience poor air quality due to wildfire smoke. Exposure to wildfire smoke can lead to serious health emergencies, and it’s important to know the signs, symptoms, and how to respond.

Floods can happen anywhere and at any time of the year. The key to staying safe is to prepare, have an emergency plan in place, and know the flood risk in your community. It’s also important to take time to make sure your tenant insurance covers losses from flooding.

With any emergency, ensure your family has an emergency plan and emergency kit, as well as evacuation plans. Ensuring you have food to sustain you for at least three days is part of your emergency plan and we have tips to help plan for that.

Every year people fall off ladders while hanging decorations, cut themselves while wrapping presents, and trip over electric cables or toys left on floors. There are instances of children or pets swallowing small ornaments, and even electrical shocks from holiday tree lights. So, we’ve put together 10 tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe and merry over the holidays. 

Canadian Red Cross Emergency Management volunteer Ha Vu’s interest in philanthropy led her to become a Red Cross Walmart ambassador. During the month-long campaign to raise funds for disaster preparedness, training, and responses in Canada, Ha does regular check-ins at her designated Walmart store - where she thanks Associates for their support.

Canada is well known for its stunning and vast wilderness – and the adventurous people who explore it. There’s a certain sense of challenge and satisfaction that comes with backcountry expeditions – relying on yourself and your survival skills while immersed in nature. At the same time, adventuring in the wilderness comes with undeniable risks. Each year, the media reports tragic tales of ill-fated trips to remote areas.