Past Emergencies - Canadian Red Cross

How Red Cross is responding to Coronavirus, COVID-19 in Alberta

In the context of COVID-19, the Canadian Red Cross is adapting its practices to continue helping with emergencies and work alongside various levels of government and Indigenous leadership in response to the pandemic.

Fort McMurray and Area Floods

In support of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB), the Canadian Red Cross has activated its call centre and is registering evacuated people to offer them assistance after the flooding.

Alberta Fires Response 2016

Since May 2016, the Canadian Red Cross has been assisting thousands of people impacted by the devastating wildfire in Fort McMurray.

Alberta Flood Response 2013

Canadian Red Cross continues to work with individuals, families and communities as they rebuild and recover from this disaster.

Northern Alberta Wildfires Response 2011

The Canadian Red Cross is proud to announce the results of the Northern Alberta Wildfires Community Project fund. The $2 million project will provide funding to various community groups impacted by Alberta’s largest natural disaster.