Ottawa-Gatineau Tornadoes
The Canadian Red Cross is providing support after tornadoes touched down in the areas of Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec on September 21. The tornadoes destroyed homes and buildings and left thousands without power.
If you have been affected by the tornadoes in Ontario
If you require assistance, please register with the Red Cross
In person at:
- West Carleton High School, located at 3086 Dunrobin Rd, Dunrobin
- Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa.
- Greenboro Community Centre, 363 Lorry Greenberg Drive, Ottawa
- Until Friday 28,2018: 9 AM to 8 PM
- Saturday 29 and Sunday 30: 9 AM to 4 PM
If you require assistance, please register with the Red Cross
- In person at Centre communautaire Père-Arthur-Guertin situé au 16, rue Bériault Open 24 hours.
- By phone at: 1 800 863-6582.
After a tornado, it is important to take precautions, listen to and follow directions from local authorities, and check in on those around you. Read these tips on what to do during and after a tornado and a power outage.
How you can help
Canadians wanting to provide support can help the people impacted by the tornadoes through making a financial donation to the Canadian Red Cross in one of the following funds:
- Online:
Donate to the Ottawa-Gatineau Tornado Appeal – Gatineau Area
Donate to the Ottawa-Gatineau Tornado Appeal – Ottawa Area - By phone at 1-800-418-1111
- Or by contacting their local Canadian Red Cross office
In-Kind Donations
In-kind donations of food, clothing and other items, while well-intentioned, are not being accepted. Miscellaneous items may not always be exactly what the affected people require and would incur storage, processing and transportation costs.
For information on in-kind donations in your region, we invite you to visit:
The City of Ottawa’s page
The City of Gatineau’s page
Volunteering at the Red Cross
The Red Cross is fortunate to already have a network of highly-trained volunteers who are ready to be mobilized to assist with emergency responses. However, the Canadian Red Cross is continuously recruiting volunteers to assist with disaster responses within Canada. Those interested in volunteering with the Red Cross are encouraged to search for future opportunities.