N95 Respirator Masks Available

 

On behalf of the Government of Canada, the Canadian Red Cross is distributing N95 respirator masks, free of charge, to Canadian organizations located in communities at risk of exposure to wildfire smoke that may impact air quality. 

Starting July 2024, organizations can request to receive N95 respirator masks, free of charge, by filling out the online form. This will allow organizations to distribute respirator masks to the communities and people they serve, to help mitigate the impacts of wildfire smoke. The masks will be distributed free of charge across Canada, on a first-come, first-served basis, until the end of September 2024.  

The following materials will be available to organizations that have requested N95 respirator masks:

• N95 Mask Distribution Program Flyer – Canadian Red Cross 
• Using respirator masks during wildfire smoke events – Public Health Agency of Canada
• Health and Safety Guidance on using N95 respirator masks - Canadian Red Cross
• Technical specification sheet for Medicom SafeMask® Architect Pro™ - Medicom 
• Technical specification sheet for 3M™ Aura™ 1870+ N95 Masks – 3M

For any questions regarding the Canadian Red Cross N95 respirator mask distribution program, please email maskdistribution@redcross.ca.  

Please note: The order will be processed in bulk by cases. The minimum order quantity is one (1) case, which includes between 440 and 500 masks depending on the type of masks requested by organizations.  Organizations who wish to place larger orders (for example, a pallet or more), should indicate this in the order form. A member of our team will contact organizations to arrange a shipment that is suitable to their community’s needs.

RESOURCES

• Learn more about wildfire smoke, air quality and health at canada.ca/wildfiresmoke. 
• Consult tips on what to do before, during and after a wildfire at redcross.ca/wildfires. 

The Canadian Red Cross will assume no responsibility or liability arising from the donation of N95 masks, and it is donated “as is”, with no representations, warranties, conditions or guarantees as to the functionality or safety of the N95  respirator masks. The content of this document and the Guidance sheet is for guidance purpose only. Under no circumstances shall these documents replace the guidelines published, and updated from time to time, by the relevant public health authority. Users and potential users should always consult the guidelines published by the relevant public health authorities on the use of personal protective equipment, such as N95 respirator masks, before using an N95 respirator mask.