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Alberta Wildfires 2024

Canadian Red Cross Support
In-person Support
Personalized Recovery Support
Support to Small Businesses and Not-for-Profits Program
Grants for Community Organizations
Donations
Canadian Red Cross Response
Recovery & Insurance Resources
Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources

Canadian Red Cross Support

The Canadian Red Cross continues to work closely with provincial and municipal governments and Indigenous leadership to support individuals, families and communities impacted by the 2024 Alberta Wildfires. The Red Cross is actively committed to wildfire recovery and building community resilience with our support and granting programs for individuals, households, small businesses and not-for-profits. 

The Red Cross has supported those evacuated from Jasper through financial assistance, accommodation support, emergency supplies and service referrals.
 

In-person Support

To assist with accessing information and services as well as referrals to available resources, the Canadian Red Cross Case Management team will be available in person at the following locations:

Jasper: 
Community Outreach Services 
627 Patricia Street 
Hours of operation: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. MT

Hinton (opening November 4):
Unit 4, 217 Pembina Ave
Hours of operation:  Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. MT. Closed from 12 to 1 p.m. Closed weekends and statutory holidays.

Appointments are strongly recommended — walk-ins may not always be accommodated. 

To book an appointment, please call 1-800-863-6582 or email ABfires2024@redcross.ca.


Additional Support: November 5 – 8, 2024

The Canadian Red Cross will have additional personnel in Jasper from November 5 – 8 to meet with individuals and families, small businesses, and not-for-profit organizations to discuss their unique needs and available recovery supports.

Location: Chateau Jasper – Tête Jaune Room 
Hours of Operation:
  • Tuesday, November 5: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT
  • Wednesday, November 6: 12 noon to 7 p.m. MT
  • Thursday, November 7: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT
  • Friday, November 8: 9 a.m. to 12 noon MT
 

Personalized Recovery Support

The Canadian Red Cross is offering personalized recovery support to individuals and families impacted by the 2024 Alberta Wildfires. Visit our program page for more information about this support and how you can access it. 
 

Support to Small Businesses and Not-for-Profits Program

The Canadian Red Cross recognizes that support to small businesses and not-for-profit organizations is essential to the recovery of people and communities impacted by the 2024 Alberta Wildfires. The Red Cross is offering financial assistance to eligible small businesses and not-for-profit organizations that were directly impacted by the 2024 Alberta Wildfires. Visit our program page for more information about eligibility requirements and the application process.
 

Grants for Community Organizations

The Canadian Red Cross recognizes the important role that community organizations play every day in their communities, and especially after a disaster. The Red Cross is offering grant funding to eligible community organizations who are contributing to the recovery of fire-impacted communities or are themselves recovering from the impacts of the 2024 Alberta Wildfires.

Please email CRCgrants@redcross.ca for more information or to receive an application form. 

FRAUD ALERT: Unfortunately, there are some people who may try to take advantage of those impacted by a disaster through fraudulent tactics. The Canadian Red Cross will never ask for your banking information, social insurance number or credit card number during registration or to receive assistance. The Canadian Red Cross communicates only via email, phone, or in-person and would never send a link through a text message to invite you to register or receive assistance
 

Donations

Those wishing to help people impacted by Alberta Wildfires are encouraged to make a donation to the 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal. Financial donations to the 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal can be made:
•   online
•   by calling 1-800-418-1111

Donations to the Canadian Red Cross 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.
 

Canadian Red Cross Response

To support people evacuated from Jasper, the Canadian Red Cross has:
  • Distributed financial assistance to more than 4,000 households across all CRC programs.
  • Mobilized more than 460 personnel to support the response.
  • Supported more than 1,600 families with hotel accommodations and food on behalf of the City of Edmonton.
  • Provided support at 6 reception centres; operated the Humanitarian Service Centre in Hinton and the Re-Entry Welcome Centre in Jasper.
  • Engaged in more than 4,200 conversations around safety and well-being.
  • Emergency supplies available for people returning home in Jasper, including more than 3,000 clean-up kits, 2,000 teddy bears and 3,000 blankets across several sites.

Wildfire Information and Support
 

Recovery & Insurance Resources

The Canadian Red Cross has created the following resources to help you in your recovery after a wildfire.
  • Canadian Red Cross Guide to Wildfire Recovery: A step-by-step guide for information on what to do when you return home after a fire.
  • Canadian Red Cross Guide to Home Fire Recovery: A step-by-step guide on what to do if you have experienced a fire in your home.
  • Wildfire Event Checklist & Tips: General checklists and tips for navigating recovery, including how to keep documents together and organized, who to hire and not hire, who should be notified of the fire damage, reminders of what to consider, and tips for navigating potential fire insurance claims.
  • Home Inventory Checklist: A list of your home inventory, which is helpful both for insurance and other assistance programs. In the case of an insurance claim, an insurance provider would use a similar form to assess the cost to repair or replace lost or damaged items. 

If you have insurance for fire events, consider reviewing the following resources.

 

Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources

Emergencies affect our wellbeing and mental health, disrupting our routines and access to social support. Individuals, families, and communities can be impacted with little warning and recovery can seem overwhelming. Review the guides below and reach out for help and support for yourself and your loved ones. How to access help in times of crisis
If you experience reactions that make it difficult to function normally over a long period of time, seek help. One option is to contact your local health facility, or a local crisis support line. For immediate assistance anywhere in Canada, call Talk Suicide Canada to connect to a crisis responder at 1-833-456-4566.

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