Red Cross helping people recover from B.C. floods
By Boundary Sentinel
The Canadian Red Cross is helping meet the needs of people impacted by spring flooding that forced the evacuation of more than 2,000 properties in B.C.
Working alongside the province, and local authorities, the Red Cross is making financial assistance and clean up kits available to individuals and families that were forced to evacuate their homes because of the floods. Support may be available for basic needs like food, clothing or transportation, as well as health-related needs.
“In the weeks following a flood, individuals and families can face a variety of challenges,” said Kimberley Nemrava, Canadian Red Cross Vice President, B.C. & Yukon. “Many people have lost important possessions. They may have missed work while they were evacuated, and now they have to cover unexpected costs. The Red Cross is working with impacted residents and communities to help them through this difficult time”
Flood-impacted residents can call the Red Cross at 1-800-863-6582 to register and to book a confidential appointment with a Red Cross case worker who will work with families on a case-by-case basis.
Help can also be accessed at Resilience or Support Centres in:
Grand Forks, B.C.
Grand Forks Resilience Centre at the Grand Forks Curling Club
7230 21 St.
Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Oliver, B.C.
Oliver Support Centre at the ESS Office
6365 Main St.
Open Friday, June 8, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Open Saturday June 9, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Princeton, B.C.
Princeton Support Centre at the Riverside Community Centre
148 Old Hedley Rd.
Open Friday, June 8, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Open Saturday, June 9, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Impacted residents can also visit redcross.ca/gethelp for more information on accessing Red Cross support in their area.
Canadians wishing to support Red Cross response and recovery efforts are encouraged to make a financial donation to the B.C Floods Appeal in one of the following ways.
- Online at redcross.ca/bcfloods
- By calling 1-800-418-1111
- By texting BCFloods to 30333 to make a $10 donation *billed to their phone
- By contacting their local Canadian Red Cross office
Every donation made by individuals in British Columbia until July 31, 2018 will be matched by the B.C. Government dollar-for-dollar up to $20 million.
