The Canadian Red Cross has programming available for households affected by the 2023 AB Wildfires.
There is a brief overview below on the programs, and further details and application portal can be found at:
Support for households impacted by the 2023 Alberta Wildfires – Canadian Red Cross
Residential Maintenance
- Eligible Applicants can receive up to $1500 for expenses related to help prevent wildfires.
- These are simple tasks that can be taken on by people themselves or with a bit of extra help included.
- Roof maintenance/ repairs
- Repairs on external parts of the house including windows, doors, and siding.
- Removing plants and materials and pruning trees
- Fulsome list of activities can be found on website listed above.
- Applications are open between Nov 10th, 2023 – February 29th 2024.
Residential Mitigation
- Eligible Applicants can receive up to $1500 in reimbursement for expenses related to activities that help reduce the risk of wildfire and extreme heat in your home.
- Activities include projects that may require a contractor or profession to complete properly.
- Replacing roofs with fire-rated roofing materials
- Replacing exterior flammable materials such as siding, decks, doors, windows, and awnings with fire-rated materials
- Install or replace air conditioners.
- Replacing lights
- Installing heat resistant blinds
- Fulsome list of activities can be found on website listed above.
- Reimbursements will be for activities that are completed after Nov 10th, 2023
- Applications are open between Nov 10th, 2023 – February 29th, 2024.
Personalized Recovery Support
- This program is for those who have had major damage or whose homes have been destroyed by the 2023 wildfires.
- The program is open to those who are homeowners, tenants, or who live in a community – owned home.
- Case managers will be able to provide individualized supports in navigating their recovery journey.
- This includes but is not limited to navigation of existing supports and insurance.
- Providing information and referrals to help individuals make informed decisions.
Support in planning their return to home.